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Anything that doesn’t fit into the “player news” category, but is news worthy will be found here.

The Blue Crabs signed a new pitcher named Matt Hensley. He has spent time with the Angels mainly at the triple-A level, but also made an appearance in the bigs. He’s a big guy, throws hard and has a couple of nasty pitches.
Welcome Matt!
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The Blue Crabs were beaten soundly by the Long Island Ducks tonight, 7-3.  In what amounted to a last ditch effort at SOME offense, the Crabs threw up 3 runs in the 8th.  But for the most part, the Blue Crabs were no threat to the superior pitching talents of the Long Island Ducks.  The [...]

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At the game yesterday (7/9/2008) the ATM machine was down and the concessions could only take cash. It appears that on July 4th, during the rain delay, one of the light poles was struck by lightening, and ever since, Regency Furniture Stadium’s computers and credit card services have been on the fritz.  From one team [...]

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The Crustheads have been informed that bench coach Andy Etchenbarren has taken a leave of absence to attend a family matter.
We would like to send out our best wishes to Andy.
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Last week, the Maryland Independent had an article about a family that was hosting Chad Ehrnberger.
Hosting players is many times the only way a player can afford to play baseball in a league like the Atlantic League.  Players don’t make the same kind of salaries they do in the minors, or the bigs for that [...]

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According to Atlantic League News:
Umpiring Again In Question: Last night’s game in Somerset, won by the Patriots by a score of 2-1, was marred by questionable decisions by the home plate umpire.
Southern Maryland’s Derrick DePriest was visibly upset about getting pinched late in the game, and Jason Richardson also did not get the benefit of [...]

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Starting June 1st, the Atlantic League is now accepting votes through their online voting tool for the 2008 All-Star Game, hosted by the Somerset Patriots.
Blue Crabs on the ballot this season are:

First Baseman Clinton Johnston (.354 4 HR 15 RBI)

Second Baseman Chad Ehrnsberger (.207 5 HR 16 RBI)

Third Baseman Patrick Osborn (.347 [...]

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Wondering where Kyle Nichols has been lately?
Apparently he was traded… I didn’t see this on the Crab’s website. Odd.
According to the Atlantic League News Blog:
Crabs Trade Nichols: The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have traded Kyle Nichols to the Lancaster Barnstormers for the ever popular future considerations.
Nichols was hitting .245 with five home runs and [...]

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After a very slow start in April, the Blue Crabs are 11-3 in the month of May. They have gone on a tear with powerful offense (22 HRs leads all teams), and great pitching (3.65 team ERA leads all teams).
Go Crabs!
MONTHLY RESULTS    ——- APRIL ——-  ——– MAY ——–  
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