AP May 27, 2009 Coon Rapids, MN
LEEBENS and PERIGRAN SIGN
The Crows franchise has officially landed the top 2 free agents of the 2009 softball season by officially signing both Shawn Leebens, and Jim Perigran to 30 year contracts.
Both Leebens and Perigran were on unoffical 12 game tryouts with the team this year. After an 8-4 start, and solid play by both players, the Crows have officially named them to their 15 man roster, and signed them (along with any offspring), to the Crows family.
"I could not be any happier" Coach Nolan was quoted after the news became official. "Leebens and Perigran are two of the best softball players in the world, and to be able to add them into our lineup on a weekly basis, only helps my coaching status, it is hard to lose when the organization keeps adding solid players year after year".
Nolan was referring to the string of Rookie of the Year award winners that the Crow Organization has put together, and the best yearly recruiting class in the country:
2009 - Shawn Leebens / Jimmy Perigran
2008 - DJ Brocko Brockman
2007 - Mark Jeglosky / Kyle Duche Christenson / Jim Bama Sorenson
2005 - Dave Arkansas Sorenson / Adam Bancroft
Currently in 2009, Leebens is hitting an unbelievable .731, pitching fantasticly, and able to fill in defensively wherever coach Nolan needs him, 3B, 1B, P, C, OF.....
Perigran is hitting at .636 and potentially looking at defensive player of the year, especially after roaming around CF last night, when the Crows were so confident, they only suited up 8 players.
The usually quiet and reserved Executive Committee for the Crows franchised released the following statement to ESPN:
"The Crows franchise has officially signed Leebens and Perigran, so all the other teams in Coon Rapids - you can kiss our @ss. We are the premier softball franchise, and will continue to recruit and sign the best players on the market. These two players not only make our lineup that much better, but they are going to put continued pressure on all existing players to perform, or "willingly" retire.....We have an Ax Man, who is good at helping players decide to retire by using a very powerful email approach, and we will not be afraid to use him if necessary. With Leebens, Perigran, and Coach Nolan, along with the rest of the players on this team, we expect another 25-0 season, and at least one title."
7 comments:
Welcome Leebs and Jimmy - the Crow Nation could not have added a better recruiting class for 2009. Class, talent, leadership and fire are qualities the Crow needs, and qualties you both bring to our family.
Welcome aboard!
That EC is wiley. Adding in the small print that their offspring is also signed to a contract is genious.
The EC is an all powerful entity.
Shrewd negotiator's. They are able to land players for 30 year contracts, with little financial risk.
A great team is only as strong as it's weakest link...Don't be that weak link or you may receive "The E-Mail" that sends you to early retirment!
So happy to have ya boys!
731?!?!?! That is Randy Ragnar territory!!! Rarified air indeed.
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