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Perhaps inspired by the NHL trading deadline, Port Ruppert made a flurry of signings yesterday, inking right-handed starters Freddie Fitzsimmons and Tommy Greene, replacing both current righties in the rotation. Dave Ferris moved to the bullpen, while Jim Hearn assumed duties as a pitching instructor at the Mundys minor league complex.


Left-handed reliever Joe Page, just 30 years-old, announced his retirement to pursue outside interests. That was quickly followed by the signing of lefty Bruce Ruffin for a bullpen role.


On the hitters side, free agents Julius "Moose" Solters and Harry Hooper were added to play left and right fields, respectively. Manger Luke Gofannon has been displeased with the outfield defense and the two are expected to shore up the outer patrol. Jackie Jensen will remain in right as part of a platoon against lefties, while Danny Valencia was optioned to the Kakoola Reapers.