LEAGUE NEWS / February 1, 2044
Phoenix acquires John Petzold and Chris Lentini from Venezuela for $1
The February 1 trade sends a veteran right fielder and a minor-league catcher to the Saguaros.
Phoenix acquired right fielder John Petzold and minor-league catcher Chris Lentini from Venezuela on February 1, with the 41ers receiving $1 in cash, in an move to dump salary for Venezuela.
Petzold, 30, has hit .220 over 727 career games. His record includes 584 hits, 93 doubles, 12 triples, 175 home runs, 435 RBIs, 21 stolen bases and 384 runs scored.
Lentini is 23 and is identified in the report as a minor-league catcher and one of the league's top prospects.