Pitcher Jon Niese with the New York Mets

Ducks Draft MLB Veteran Jon Niese at Player Showcase

(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced they selected the rights to left-handed pitcher Jon Niese at the Atlantic League's Player Showcase, held this past weekend at the TigerTown complex in Lakeland, Fla. "Jon looked very good on the mound this weekend," said Ducks Manager Wally Backman. "I'm looking forward to working with him again and think he will be a great addition to our pitching staff." Nie... Full Story