FROM STAFF REPORTS
TRAVERSE CITY -- The Traverse City Beach Bums have parted ways with three long-time Beach Bums -- outfielder Mike Epping and pitchers Brett Bostelman and Nick Pepper.
Epping, who spent two seasons in Traverse City, was traded to the Joliet Jackhammers of the Northern League for a player to be named later. Both Bostelman and Pepper, who have been with the Beach Bums since 2007, announced their retirements from professional baseball.
Epping came to Traverse City in 2008 after being let go by the San Diego Padres. He was named mid-season Frontier League All-Star in 2008.
