Friday, July 13, 2007

Missing Cannon

No, nobody is re-enacting a war. No, we're not talking about the cannon fired off after Rutgers football scores a touchdown.
We're talking about Somerset Patriots left-handed pitcher Jon Cannon, who MAY HAVE signed in Taiwan.
I talked to pitching coach and director of player procurement Brett Jodie before Friday night's game and he said that Cannon told him before the All-Star break that he might sign to play in Taiwan but that he would call first
The call never came but Cannon did not report for the game and shortstop Teuris Olivares is wearing his jersey. Not a good sign.
Since most players went home for the break, there is a possibility Cannon was taking a flight into Newark that had not arrived yet. But that would be a major coincidence.
Brandon Knight will be inserted into the starting rotation in Cannon's place.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

What's up with the disappearance of Brian Bender?

Ryan Dunleavy said...

Anonymous,
Brian Bender is home sick in Wisconsin. He got sick during the game Friday night and a host of characters have taken his place since then. I'm told he will return Wednesday. Nothing serious, just necessary precautions.

Anonymous said...

no doctors in jersey? and i think the courier should do an investigative piece on this... maybe a podcast

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the info. Hope he is back soon, he broadcasts a nice game.

The prior anonymous is not this anonymous

Anonymous said...

oh wow that stinks... cant wait to get him back