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Michael Westbay
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Pote has pitched five seasons in the Major Leagues and in 2003 pitched for the Hanshin Tigers.
The Lions also signed 31 year old lefty Brian Adams. In 2007 Adams led the Atlantic League with 15 wins (against 2 losses) as a member of the Somerset Patriots. He posted a 3.68 ERA in 26 games.
The Makoto Cobras have signed 28 year old third baseman Napolean Calzado. In 2007 Calzado split time with the Pensacola Pelicans of the independent American Assocation and the New Jersey Jackals of the independent Can-Am League. He batted a combined .323 with 8 HRs and 43 RBIs in 53 games.
In addition to Calzado, the Cobras also boosted their lineup by adding IF Alex Nunez. The 27 year old split last season between the Brockton Rox (Can-Am League), Hagerstown Suns (A South Atlantic League) and the Potomac Nationsl (High A Carolina League). Nunez batted a combined .266 with 7 HRs and 41 RBIs in 99 games.