Winnipeg Goldeyes reel in slugger as part of multi-team trade

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Goldeyes have acquired first baseman David Bergin as part of a three-way trade with the St. Paul Saints and Gary SouthShore RailCats.

Winnipeg sent left-handed pitcher Ethan Carnes to Gary in the deal. St. Paul received the rights to former RailCats infielder Jose Serno.

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Bergin hit .265 in 90 games last year with the Saints and Sioux Falls Canaries. He finished the season fifth in the American Association with 19 home runs. The 27-year-old also had 71 RBI and 18 doubles.

“I’m excited to add David’s run production to the club,” Goldeyes’ manager Rick Forney said in a statement. “I think he’s a real nice addition at this stage of the signing period.”

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Bergin was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 30th round of the 2011 MLB Draft.

The Goldeyes now have 13 players under contract for the upcoming season.