Haymakers Add an Arm!

Troy, NY:  The Haymakers made a move to upgrade their rotation today by adding Josh Johnson for Luke Hocheavr and a round 1 pick.  The oft injured, but very talented pitcher joins a rotation for Troy looking to make their third playoff appearance in a row in 2013. He also adds a much needed balance and potential ace for a team who will be lacking one after Carpenter's injury that will keep him out in 2013.
   "Losing Carp for 2013 is tough, especially since he has won at least 15 games every year for us," said GM Ken Anderson, "hopefully Johnson will be able to counteract that a bit."
   Josh Johnson has had his own success, winning 19 games while pitching for the world champion Iron Pigs in 2011 and in the championship in 2012 for the Bulldogs (still to be decided); and hopes to continue that success for the Haymakers.  "Pitching against this team (Troy) in 2011 was tough, they intrigued me."  he said, "Now I'm here and hopefully will be able to bring this team back to the championship."
   At this point Johnson joins the you phenom Madison Bumgarner, wiley veteran Hirkoi Kuroda (who was with Johnson in 2011 for the Iron Pigs), and wild card Jeff Samardija as an interesting group of arms.  "We are trying to build a team that will contend year after year," said the GM, "Something that will bring the fans to the new park that will be open this upcoming season.  Hopefully Johnson will be with the team for a number of years."

   The Haymakers are looking to fill some other key parts with what looks to be the 5th overall pick and 2 key second round picks.