HOUGHS NECK, MA-- The McInnis Carpentry Softball Club, who have been casting about for a lefthanded hitter for some time, last night came to terms on a deal with All-Star free agent Jim Dennis, the Quincy native and former Massasoit & Salem State star has been a member of the Morrell Club for the past several seasons.
With Dennis the Hammers add an experienced, explosive bat to an already potent lineup. "This is a huge signing for us", said team owner Steve McInnis "Jimmy is a great player, who can hit for both power and average. We were really lookng for a player of his caliber. We lost some players this year and our outlook going into this season was not up to our usual standards... but with Jimmy in our lineup we have a regained confidence and now have higher goals."
"I love this team!!", said Hammers outfielder/pitcher/infielder Greg Harper "Signing a player like Jimmy, that's proof to the commitment to winning within this organization."
Dennis will fill the void left by the semi-retirement of John Martin. He will be the everyday first baseman and is expected to hit in either the two or three slot in the lineup. "I'm excited. I know these guys very well, Greg (Harper), Scotty (Logan) and Tommy (Fratolillo) , we've all won championships together.", said Dennis in a phone interview. "I've played with them for years, we have good chemistry and I expect to carry the same success we've had in other leagues to this team. They want to win and I want to win, it's a good fit."
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My my, looks like the Carpenters are back in the hunt.
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