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Michael Westbay
(aka westbaystars)
Founder
Last year with the independent Winnipeg Goldeyes of the Northern League the Australian went 10-5 with a 3.33 ERA in 19 games.
Meanwhile the La New Bears have signed 30 year old righty Elvin Nina. Last year Nina spent time with the Double-A Jacksonville Suns (2.50 ERA in 33 games), Triple-A Las Vegas 51's and the Omaha Royals.
The Makoto Cobras have inked 26 year old right hander Enrique Ramirez. The team also recruited 24 year old right hander Rene Miniel. Last season he spent time with the Double-A Mobile Bay Bears (4.64 ERA in 30 games) and the independent Lake Elsinore Storm of the California League.
The President Lions announced the return of 36 year old right hander Jose Alberro. Last year with the club he was 8-11 with a 3.04 ERA in 29 games.