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Michael Westbay
(aka westbaystars)
Founder
The Makoto Cobras are moving closer to signing pitchers Jose Paniagua and Fernando Hernandez. The 32 year old Paniagua has eight years of Major League experience. The right hander is 18-21 with 13 saves and a 4.50 ERA in 356 ML innings. 34 year old Hernandez has pitched in the Majors with the Detroit Tigers. The Cobras also inked pitcher Melvin Cuevas for development. The 26 year old can throw a 90-92 mph fastball.
As for hitting, the Cobras will sign second baseman Amaury Garcia to provide the pop. He appeared in ten games with the Florida Marlins in 1999.