Laredo, TX - The Laredo Broncos of the United League announced today that All-Star Outfielder Juan Senreiso’s contract has been purchased by the Washington Nationals of MLB. General Manager Jose Melendez has announced.. Senreiso is slated to report to the Washington Nationals spring training facility in Jupiter, Florida Senreiso played briefly for the Laredo Broncos in 2007 and hit .325 with 3 homeruns and 17 RBIS and 10 Stolen Bases in only 22 games.
Senreiso was then
traded to the Reno Silver Sox in late July. In total between Reno
and Laredo, Senreiso (26) hit .326, 10 HR’s, 71 RBI’s
and 30 stolen bases. These numbers earned him All Star status in
the Golden League as well as team MVP in Reno. Senreiso was
re-acquired by the Laredo Broncos on December 10th and
planned to be the starting right fielder for the Laredo Broncos
in 2008. “I am very ecstatic for Senreiso. He is one of the
better outfielders in the game and to sale his rights to a Major
League organization is just an amazing accomplishment by Juan.”
Melendez beamed.
Melendez emphasized that “We are about providing additional opportunities for talented prospects and sometimes it gives me more joy to see an individual succeed with an MLB organization. However, having him in Laredo would’ve been good for us since he was going to be a vital part of our 2008 team.”
Senreiso becomes the second ever Laredo Bronco to be purchased by a Major League Baseball organization and 22nd overall from the United League Baseball. “It is no secret that the United League has become a hot-bed for scouts and MLB organizations to find talent. Most of our players from ULB that have been purchased by an organization have done very well. This just goes to show that our level of baseball is very high.” Melendez stressed.
The Broncos and the other five ball clubs in the ULB – Amarillo Dillas, Edinburg Coyotes, Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings (Harlingen) the Colts and the Alexandria, La. Aces – will begin their third year of independent baseball in mid-May. Each club will play 90 games this year.
Season Tickets and sponsorship packages are
available at the Laredo Broncos front offices at 2200 Santa Maria
(Veterans Field) or by calling 956-723-2273 and by visiting the
Broncos website at www.laredobroncos.com.