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GaryMrMets
01-09-2003, 06:06 PM
Whiteside Leaving United States to Play for Yokohama

.c The Associated Press

TOKYO (Jan. 9) -- The Yokohama BayStars of Japan's Central League signed pitcher Matt Whiteside on Thursday.

The 35-year-old right-hander went 4-7 with a 5.50 ERA last season for the Colorado Rockies' Triple-A team at Colorado Springs. He has played for Atlanta and Texas.

Whiteside has a major league career record of 18-15 with nine saves.

01/09/03 11:57 EST

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