Saltdogs Make Trade with the Golden League

LINCOLN, Neb. * The Lincoln Saltdogs announced, today, a trade with the independent Golden League.

The Saltdogs have traded outfielder Mike Goss and relief pitcher Wes O'Brien to the Golden League for right-handed pitcher Jeff Blitstein and infielder Paul Powell.

Jeff Blitstein, 27, a native of Aurora, CO, appeared in 18 games last season for the league champion San Diego Surf Dawgs. Blitstein was the championship game winner in the Surf Dawgs 9-6 win over Mesa. He was selected by Astros in 39th round of 1999 draft and played collegiately at Chapman College. Last season, Blitstein went 10-3 with a 2.92 ERA and struck out 91 batters in 120.1 innings on the mound.

Paul Powell, 25, a native of Cushing, OK, played for the Saltdogs for part of the 2003 season. Last season, Powell played 70 games for the Mesa Miners and batted .322 avg. with 7 HR's and 38 RBI. The 2006 season will be Powell's fourth season of professional baseball after playing college baseball for Oklahoma State University.

The Lincoln Saltdogs, members of the American Association of Independent League Professional Baseball, will begin their sixth season of professional baseball in May 2006.

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