Highlighted by the signing of 2015 Frontier League all-star outfielder Dusty Robinson, the Boomers are making key additions as manager Jamie Bennett re-shapes his roster for the 2016 season.

 Bennett also bolstered the pitching staff by re-acquiring right handed pitcher Anthony Smith from the Winnipeg Goldeyes and receiving reliever Scott Harkin from the Southern Illinois Miners, completing the trade for infielder Craig Massey on August 10^th.

 Robinson, 26, comes to Schaumburg following two seasons with the Rockford Aviators, who will not return as a member of the Frontier League in 2016.  The righty batted .274 during his 2015 all-star campaign, smacking a career-high 25 doubles along with six homeruns and 45 RBI.  A 10^th round draft pick of the Oakland Athletics in 2011, Robinson totaled 64 home runs during his three seasons in the A’s system (2011-2013).

 Smith was a valuable member of the Boomers pitching staff in 2014 going 6-2 out of the bullpen for the Frontier League champs. Traded to Winnipeg of the American Association just prior to the 2015 season, the 26-year-old posted a 4-4 record with a 4.95 ERA in 27 games for the Goldeyes last season, starting 11 games on the mound.

 Harkin, 24, had a solid season out of the bullpen in 2015, going 3-5 with a 3.88 ERA in 34  games combined with the Miners and Gateway Grizzlies.   The right hander spent the 2013 season in the Milwaukee Brewers system posting a 2-0 record and 1.08 ERA in 13 games with their rookie-level Arizona League affiliate.