The first and only Copperhead to make the Major Leagues is heading to a different organization. Adam Russell, a sixth-round pick of the Chicago White Sox and a member of the White Sox's playoff roster in 2008, is one of four pitchers heading to San Diego for Jake Peavy, the Padres' ace right-hander.
Russell, a 2002 member of Southern Ohio, appeared in 22 games for Chicago in 2008, amassing a 5.19 ERA in 26 innings. In 2009, the right-hander from North Olmsted, Ohio, has a 2-2 record with a 3.20 ERA for Triple-A Charlotte. He has five saves in 34 relief appearances.
Russell is on the Padres' 40-man roster, but he is not on their major league squad, according to the roster page at padres.com.
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