Former MLBer comes to Taiwan
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Washington is a great story. After 10 years toiling in the minor leagues the Cardinals selected him to be on their opening day roster. But it wouldn't last as he was optioned to Memphis on April 21, 2008.
An interesting name to watch will be former Seibu Lions hurler Christopher Gissell. The 31 year old right hander has been signed by the Leos. In 2008 Gissell went 7-3 with a 3.43 ERA in 25 games for the Sacramento River Cats (AAA).
In other news the La New Bears have signed first baseman Nate Gold. In 2008 the 28 year old batted .255 with 23 HRs and 90 RBIs in 127 games with the Oklahoma RedHawks (AAA).
The Brother Elephants have brought back 29 year old right handed pitcher Nic Ungs. In 2008 he went a combined 6-4 with a 4.29 ERA in 15 games with the Huntsville Stars (AA) and the Nashville Sounds (AAA). In 2007 Ungs pitched in four games with the Elephants.