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Koprnkc · 09-05-2013, 09:45 PM

NABA League News

Rumor Mill
01/30/11
Sources close to starting pitcher Dan Gaines are indicating he may sign with the Memphis Gamblers. Gaines was in Memphis recently and appeared to favor the Gamblers offer. Gaines was 10-15 with a 2.22 ERA last season for Dallas.

Is Earl Parke close to signing with the Columbus Knights? Parke has entered into intense negotiations with the Knights and has made it
known that he would enjoy playing for the contender. Parke was 11-2 with 16 saves and a 1.03 ERA last season for the World Series Champion Raleigh Rebels.

Another big name free agent is close to signing a deal. According to sources close to the Philadelphia Liberty, starting pitcher Fernando
Fernandez is close to inking a deal. The 28yo Fernandez was 23-14 with a 2.59 ERA last season for Columbus.

Rumors are swirling that Nicolas "Hard Times" Marie is looking to land in Memphis. Marie has made it known that he would like to play for a team located in the warmer southern parts of the country, and Memphis suits that want. Last season for Portland Marie was 7-1 with 9 saves and a 1.39 ERA.

02/02/11
Well, it looks like negotations fell apart for Earl Parke and the Columbus Knights, as it is now believe that Parke is in Butte talking to the Grizzlies. Parke stated he hoped to have a decision made within the next week.

02/05/11
News out of Sioux Fall is that shortstop Akihiko Sawada is close to working out a deal with the Cowboys. Last season for Buffalo Sawada hit .322 with 3 home runs and 27 RBIS.

At the same time, sources out of Memphis are saying that Akihiko Sawada is close to signing off on a contract with the Gamblers. It would seem that Sawada is putting out alot of misinformation and keeping teams guessing as to where he will land.

League Signings
02/05/11
Right Fielder Patrick Holmes has decided to leave the Salt Lake City Miners and join the Portland Sounds. Holmes inked a 7 year contract today with Portland, reportedly paying him $4,720 per season. The 28yo Holmes hit .275 with 4 home runs and 45 RBIs last season for the Miners.

We reported earlier that starting pitcher Fernando Fernandez was close to inking a new deal with the Philadelphia Liberty, and the Liberty have now confirmed that a contract has been agreed to by the 28yo Fernandez. The Liberty have agreed to a five year contract with Fernandez that will pay him $4,260 per season.

02/08/11
It appears as though Earl Parke will take his glove and ply his trade for the Buffalo Ironclads. The 43yo Parke agreed to a one year contract that will pay him $2,460 this season.

After having missed out on several big name free agents, the Memphis Gamblers finally received some good news when 34yo Starting Pitcher Dan Gaines agreed to a two year contract valued at $11,200.

Trade Report
01/26/11
The New Orleans Voodoo and Harrisburg Hurlers have reached a trade agreement in which 27yo Starting Pitcher Dan Gibson will go to New Orleans in exchange for 25yo first baseman Manuel Santiago and 19yo minor league reliever Tomas Perez. Gibson was 15-15 with a 3.13 ERA for Harrisburg last season. Santiago hit .273 with 5 RBIs in limited at bats last season.

Injury Report
No Injuries to Report.

Awards
No Awards to Report.

Meet an NABA Legend!
Meet Trey Rogers, the NABA's Career Home Run Leader.

09-05-2013, 09:45 PM	#3
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	*NABA League News* Rumor Mill 01/30/11 Sources close to starting pitcher Dan Gaines are indicating he may sign with the Memphis Gamblers. Gaines was in Memphis recently and appeared to favor the Gamblers offer. Gaines was 10-15 with a 2.22 ERA last season for Dallas. Is Earl Parke close to signing with the Columbus Knights? Parke has entered into intense negotiations with the Knights and has made it known that he would enjoy playing for the contender. Parke was 11-2 with 16 saves and a 1.03 ERA last season for the World Series Champion Raleigh Rebels. Another big name free agent is close to signing a deal. According to sources close to the Philadelphia Liberty, starting pitcher Fernando Fernandez is close to inking a deal. The 28yo Fernandez was 23-14 with a 2.59 ERA last season for Columbus. Rumors are swirling that Nicolas "Hard Times" Marie is looking to land in Memphis. Marie has made it known that he would like to play for a team located in the warmer southern parts of the country, and Memphis suits that want. Last season for Portland Marie was 7-1 with 9 saves and a 1.39 ERA. 02/02/11 Well, it looks like negotations fell apart for Earl Parke and the Columbus Knights, as it is now believe that Parke is in Butte talking to the Grizzlies. Parke stated he hoped to have a decision made within the next week. 02/05/11 News out of Sioux Fall is that shortstop Akihiko Sawada is close to working out a deal with the Cowboys. Last season for Buffalo Sawada hit .322 with 3 home runs and 27 RBIS. At the same time, sources out of Memphis are saying that Akihiko Sawada is close to signing off on a contract with the Gamblers. It would seem that Sawada is putting out alot of misinformation and keeping teams guessing as to where he will land. League Signings 02/05/11 Right Fielder Patrick Holmes has decided to leave the Salt Lake City Miners and join the Portland Sounds. Holmes inked a 7 year contract today with Portland, reportedly paying him $4,720 per season. The 28yo Holmes hit .275 with 4 home runs and 45 RBIs last season for the Miners. We reported earlier that starting pitcher Fernando Fernandez was close to inking a new deal with the Philadelphia Liberty, and the Liberty have now confirmed that a contract has been agreed to by the 28yo Fernandez. The Liberty have agreed to a five year contract with Fernandez that will pay him $4,260 per season. 02/08/11 It appears as though Earl Parke will take his glove and ply his trade for the Buffalo Ironclads. The 43yo Parke agreed to a one year contract that will pay him $2,460 this season. After having missed out on several big name free agents, the Memphis Gamblers finally received some good news when 34yo Starting Pitcher Dan Gaines agreed to a two year contract valued at $11,200. Trade Report 01/26/11 The New Orleans Voodoo and Harrisburg Hurlers have reached a trade agreement in which 27yo Starting Pitcher Dan Gibson will go to New Orleans in exchange for 25yo first baseman Manuel Santiago and 19yo minor league reliever Tomas Perez. Gibson was 15-15 with a 3.13 ERA for Harrisburg last season. Santiago hit .273 with 5 RBIs in limited at bats last season. Injury Report No Injuries to Report. Awards No Awards to Report. Meet an NABA Legend! Meet Trey Rogers, the NABA's Career Home Run Leader. Attached Images Last edited by Koprnkc; 09-05-2013 at 09:47 PM.