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batted balls · 07-19-2006, 10:31 PM

December 25, 2006

Palo Alto, Calif.--Christmas arrived just in time for Stanford baseball fans. The Cardinal announced it had signed football star John Elway to a minor league contract.

"We are excited to have John in the fold," said Stanford manager Mark Marquess.

Marquess hopes the move will improve the lackluster Cardinal offense. Stanford, 74-88 last season, was plagued by poor offensive support for its solid pitching staff.

"I'm happy to be here," said Elway. "Hopefully, I can move up to the big club and help out."

Elway, a strong-armed outfielder, will start the season in Class-A. Elway joins fellow football players Ernie Nevers, Joe Borchardt, Kenny Williams and Chad Hutchinson in the Stanford system.

"If we ever start a football league, we've got to be the favorite," joked Marquess.

07-19-2006, 10:31 PM	#173 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Stanford Signs Elway to a Minor League Deal December 25, 2006 Palo Alto, Calif.--Christmas arrived just in time for Stanford baseball fans. The Cardinal announced it had signed football star John Elway to a minor league contract. "We are excited to have John in the fold," said Stanford manager Mark Marquess. Marquess hopes the move will improve the lackluster Cardinal offense. Stanford, 74-88 last season, was plagued by poor offensive support for its solid pitching staff. "I'm happy to be here," said Elway. "Hopefully, I can move up to the big club and help out." Elway, a strong-armed outfielder, will start the season in Class-A. Elway joins fellow football players Ernie Nevers, Joe Borchardt, Kenny Williams and Chad Hutchinson in the Stanford system. "If we ever start a football league, we've got to be the favorite," joked Marquess. Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 07-20-2006 at 06:47 PM.