WhiteWings Bolster Bullpen

Published on August 15, 2010 under United League Baseball (ULB)
Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings News Release

HARLINGEN - United League Baseball's Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings announced today that they have signed right-handed pitcher Herman Colmenarez (6-2, 184).

He takes the roster spot of starting pitcher Andres Rosales (6-0, 214), who has temporarily been deactivated while he attains his green card. The WhiteWings have also released right-handed reliever Jose Nieto (6-3, 205).

Colmenarez pitched for the Cincinnati Reds' Venezuelan Summer League affiliate at the ages of 18 and 19 in 2005 and 2006 respectively, combining to go 5-1 with three saves and a 2.69 ERA. In 77 innings he struck out 40 while walking 29 and allowing 75 hits in 43 games (three starts).

Nieto was 0-3 with a 4.77 ERA in five games (two starts). In 11.1 innings, he allowed 11 hits and eight walks while striking out one.

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