Louisiana State freshman catcher Wes Luquette and sophomore outfielder Trey Watkins have signed to play for Madison in 2010.

The St. Cloud River Bats have promoted Wes Sharp as the new Director of Business Operations. Sharp enters his third year with the organization.

Hometown favorite Tony Mueller (Winona State) along with assistant coaches Joe Potulny and Justin Ramsey all will be returning to the La Crosse Loggers in 2010.

A partnership between the Wisconsin Woodchucks and Marshfield Clinic raised $2900 the past two seasons. Team owner Clark Eckhoff (right) represented the Woodchucks at Monday's presentation.

The Madison Mallards signed Valparaiso outfielder Kyle Gaedele for the 2010 season. Gaedele, a top 100 prospect, is the nephew of a notable player in baseball's history.

C.J. Thieleke will be the Madison Mallards Field Manager for an unprecedented 6th season in 2010, his 8th total season with the team.

Andy McKay will guide the La Crosse Loggers for a third season in 2010. In 2009, the Loggers advanced to the NWL Championship Series.

Ryan Levendoski, who managed the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers in their inaugural season, will be back in Brainerd in 2010.

Daniel Hersey, a former Duluth Huskies assistant coach, has been hired as the team's field manager for the 2010 season.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Dustin Richardson became the 60th former Northwoods League player to play in the big leagues when he was called up in the final week of the season.