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Former NPB Players with no MLB Experience in the Minor Leagues in 2009

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Former NPB Players with no MLB Experience in the Minor Leagues in 2009
Just wondering if you knew of any other former NPB players who have never played in the Major Leagues but who are playing in the Minor Leagues in 2009. I have made the following start on a list:

Esmailin Caridad - Cubs AAA (Carp - 2007)
Rafael Cruz - Braves AAA (Dragons - 2007)
Juan Feliciano - No Affiliate AAA (Minititlan) (Carp - 2006)
Lindsay Gulin - Brewers AAA (Hawks - 2004)
Katsuhiko Maekawa - Cardinals AAA (Buffaloes - 2001-03; Tigers - 2004-05; Buffaloes - 2006)
Victor Marte - Royals AAA (Carp - 2008)
Kenny Rayborn - No Affiliate (Ind) (South Maryland Blue Crabs) (Carp - 2005)
Ryohei Tanaka - Orioles AA (Marines - 2003)
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Re: Former NPB Players with no MLB Experience in the Minor Leagues in 2009
[ Author: Guest: Bill | Posted: Aug 13, 2009 2:58 PM ]

Former Carp Esmailin Caridad pitched in his first major league game for the Chicago Cubs on August 10, 2009.
Re: Former NPB Players with no MLB Experience in the Minor Leagues in 2009
[ Author: Jbroks86 | Posted: Aug 15, 2009 12:44 PM | SFT Fan ]

Well technically Rayborn is playing in the independent Atlantic League and not the minor leagues.
Re: Former NPB Players with no MLB Experience in the Minor Leagues in 2009
[ Author: Guest: Bill | Posted: Sep 21, 2009 1:12 AM ]

Former Carp Victor Marte debuted for the Kansas City Royals on Sept. 6, 2009.
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