Lancaster adds a big bat to the middle of its lineup by signing former big-leaguer Matt LeCroy, who will bat cleanup. Gonzalez gone The Lancaster Barnstormers spent all of last summer futilely searching for a cleanup hitter.

The search officially ended today.

The team has signed slugger Matt LeCroy, a veteran of eight big- league seasons.

With one bold move, the Barnstormers finally added the power they were missing when they went from Atlantic League champ in 2006 to also-ran in 2007.

LeCroy, who can play first base and catcher, has a lifetime slugging percentage of .505 in the minors.

"We're very excited to have him in the middle of our lineup," manager Von Hayes said. "He's a proven power ...

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