One day before the start of the new season in the Dutch Hoofdklasse, Mr. Cocker HCAW has announced the signing of two new players. Both are coming from Italy. The 27-year-old Spanish national team pitcher Ivan Granados won the Italian Baseball League championship with T&A San Marino in the past two years. He also pitched for CB Sant Boi and the Tenerife Marlins in the past and was a member of the Oakland Athletics organization.
The 25-year-old Jesus Latte is an infielder with Italian passport. He has been playing in Venezuela and in the Serie A of the Italian Federal Championship. Additionally HCAW announced that the 33-year-old Robbert Keetelaar will join the coaching staff of new manager Ivan Rodriguez as bullpen coach. He has been a club member since beginning playing baseball at the age of 6.