Neo-Tokyo Akira and Lupin Cliff Hangers

December 10, 2010

Neo-Tokyo receives:
MR Rikiya Ueno (22, ML) - $0.05/$0.05/$0.05/$0.05/$0.05/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration

Lupin receives:
RF Joe Johnston (27, ML) - $1.22
Neo-Tokyo's 5th round 2011 draft pick (pick 2, 50th overall: Sojuro Nishimura)

Since Then:
Rikiya Ueno pitched very well in 2011 (2.59 ERA, 9-4 W-L), 2012 (2.28 ERA, 12-5 W-L), and 2013 (3.03 ERA, 6-5 W-L).  He pitched adequately (4.50 ERA, 8-8 W-L) in 2014.  He was a 2011, 2012, and 2013 all-star.  He won the 2012 Neo-Tokyo Cup with Neo-Tokyo.

Joe Johnston batted adequately (.722 OPS) in 2011.  He batted poorly (.431 OPS) in the PEBA during 2012.  Signed minor league contracts with PEBA Palm Springs, February 14, 2013, and again March 2, 2014.

Updated February 20, 2015 - (8/28/2011)