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Another Mississippi State signee for 2013 has emerged. Pierson Waring, an infielder at Hinds Community College, inked with the Bulldogs, according to a release from the junior college. Waring, from Vicksburg, hit .363 with a homer, four triples and five doubles as a freshman in 2011. Six other Eagles also signed during the early period: Alex Gunn of Clinton with Memphis, Ryno Martin-nez of Vicksburg with Louisiana Tech, Carey Taylor of Brandon with Louisiana-Monroe and Tyler Akins of Madison, Daniel Gilbert of Ridgeland and Andrew Gunn of Clinton all with NAIA powerhouse Belhaven.
P.S. Former Jackson Generals standout Carlos Guillen reportedly is attracting interest from the Miami Marlins. Guillen hit just .232 in an injury-dampened 2011 season with Detroit. He is 36, but he’s a career .285 hitter who bats from both sides and can play just about anywhere. … Ex-Mississippi Braves manager Phillip Wellman will return as the hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals’ Double-A Springfield club next season.