Skyhawks begin improvements by retaining key players

New team prepares for their second season Augusta —Ben Wittkowski, General Manager of the Sussex Skyhawks, announced the team has exercised the options on the following players for the 2007 season: Pitchers Jose Correa, Brian Ford, Joe Gault, Michael Greenhouse, Derek Hawk, Mike Howell, Elvis Jimenez, Lincoln Mincks, Julio Perez, Reid Price, Tim Tisch, Jake Upwood and Chris Zallie; Catchers Jason Alcott and Abraham Ayala; Second Basemen Magic Mears and Marcos Agramonte; Third Baseman Mayke Cabrera; Shortstop Robert LeNoir; Outfielders James Cooper, Scott Grimes and Josh Ury; and Designated Hitter Dick Daly Jr. “Improving the team’s on-field performance is our top priority this offseason,” said Wittkowski. “I am confident that, with the help of Manager Brian Drahman, next year’s team will be more successful.” The Sussex Skyhawks ended their inaugural season with a 32-58 record. “Our first season as the Sussex Skyhawks was a great experience and I am looking forward to managing the team again next year,” said Manager Brian Drahman. “Last year, the team had great chemistry both on and off the field, and I am looking forward to building on the experiences we shared in the 2006 season to provide Skyhawks fans with an exciting and successful team in 2007.” For the latest and most up-to-date information regarding Skyhawks season tickets, ticket plans, events and birthday parties, visit www.sussexskyhawks.com or call 973-300-1000.