(Newark, N.J., Feb. 5, 2010) - The Newark Bears announced today three New Jersey products are joining the roster for the 2010 season. Southpaws Matt Melody and Matt Smith and catcher Brian Shubsda all return to the Bears after playing with the squad in 2009.

(Central Islip, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2010) –The Long Island Ducks today announced their first signing of the 2010 season, inking 2009 Atlantic League MVP Ray Navarrete. Navarrete returns for a fifth season after enjoying a career year in 2009.

(Central Islip, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2010) –The Long Island Ducks today announced the coaching staff for the 2010 season. Dave LaPoint will return for his third year at the helm after serving as teams’ pitching coach in 2009. LaPoint will be joined by Ducks’ all-time saves leader Bill Simas, who begins his first year as pitching coach, first base coach Bud Harrelson and infield coach Kevin Baez.

Bridgewater, NJ – The Five-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Jason Standridge has been signed by the Philadelphia Phillies and will report to Spring Training with the team.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Manager Butch Hobson has announced that former Toronto Blue Jay Marty Janzen will join the organization this season as pitching coach, and fan-favorite Jeremy Owens will be a player-coach.