Which was rumored all winter finally has been official, as outfielder Leonardo Mazzanti returns to Danesi Nettuno after two years in Grosseto. In 2011 he batted .193/.311/.261 with one homerun, 11 runs and 11 RBI in 27 games. He is back where he began and now most likely to end his active career. It is expected that he has to settle for a backup role with the vice champion.
Nettuno, which lost the Italian Series to T&A San Marino in seven games last summer, is the most busy team in the IBL this winter, revamping the roster heavily. They will start into preparations for the new season on January 23. Similar to last winter seven exhibition games against the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg are planned starting on February 9.