Washington Township Senators 35+

There was Gerry Haggerty. John Fitzgerald. Mike Daly. Mark Alessandrini (one inning). And now Rich Kulikowski? Alert the media: the Washington Township Senators may have just signed only the fourth pitcher in team history to toss the rock from the left side. A press conference has been scheduled for Friday at noon, at which time team GM Nick Frese is expected to announce the signing of Rich Kulikowski, a left-handed hurler. Kulikowski is a Washington Township product who played with current Senators Bill Alvaro and Jim McAllister. If signed, he would be the fifth lefty ever to pitch for the squad, and only the second after Haggerty who could see regular hill work. Frese would not confirm the signing, but certainly did give some clues. "Would I like to sign a lefty like Rich?'", Frese opined, "Damn straight! It's been too long since we've had a guy like that on the staff. And Rich possesses a wide array of pitches, and can throw them all for strikes." It is believed that the 40-year-old Kulikowski and his agent are trying to hash out final details on the deal that would bring him to Washington Township. His addition would continue a Senator youth movement that began last year with the signings of McAllister and Dale Amos. Additionally, Kulikowski is a lefty hitter who can play some outfield. "You can never have enough pitching in this league," Frese stated, "And I never say 'no' to good mound talent, or good talent period. But I have nothing solid to report to you at this time." If the Nats are able to complete the deal and ink Kulikowski, it is believed he would be available to pitch on opening day against the Marlton Red Sox. The signing would certainly signal an end to all roster movement, which would seem to leave Joe Leo out of the Senator picture for 2006.