| Chris
Gissell
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Oakland A's MLN: Rough Start To Finals
Sacramento and Midland both drop their series openers.
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Sep 16, 2009 |
Sacramento vs. Tacoma Playoff Preview 
We preview the Sacramento River Cats' first-round series against the Tacoma Rainiers.
-by OaklandClubhouse.com
Sep 9, 2009 |
P Chris Gissell: Back With River Cats
-by OaklandClubhouse.com
Aug 29, 2009 |
2008 Awards: Sacramento and Midland
Who were the top players in 2008 for the Sacramento River Cats and the Midland Rockhounds?
-by OaklandClubhouse.com
Oct 3, 2008 |
River Cats Triple-A Champs Again
Sacramento defeats Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 4-1, in the Bricktown Showdown.
-by OaklandClubhouse.com
Sep 17, 2008 |
Sacramento Photo Gallery: River Cats Roll
The Sacramento River Cats brought out the big lumber on Sunday versus Tucson.
-by OaklandClubhouse.com
Jun 30, 2008 |
2008 Sacramento River Cats Preview
We take a look at the Opening Day roster for the A's Triple-A affiliate.
-by OaklandClubhouse.com
Apr 3, 2008 |
A's Continue To Trim Roster; Harden Improving
The Oakland A's made three more roster moves on Monday; Rich Harden is continuing to shed the rust.
-by OaklandClubhouse.com
Mar 10, 2008 |
Putting Their Best Foot Forward
A number of new and returning Oakland A's players are off to good starts this spring.
-by OaklandClubhouse.com
Mar 6, 2008 |
Oakland A's Spring Training Battles: RPs
We conclude our series with a look at the relievers in big league camp for the A's.
-by OaklandClubhouse.com
Feb 25, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-5
Wt: 210
Bats: R
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Gissell signed with as a minor league free agent with the A's in November 2007. The right-hander had spent the previous two seasons in Japan with the Seibu Lions. In 2006, Gissell had a 3.54 ERA in 109 innings with Seibu, but he struggled in 2007 to the tune of a 5.21 ERA in 74.1 innings.
Prior to his time in Japan, Gissell spent 10 seasons in the minor leagues. He began his career with the Chicago Cubs organization in 1996. After seven years with Chicago, Gissell signed with the Colorado Rockies in 2003. In 2004, Gissell had his best season, winning 14 games and posting a 3.67 ERA for Colorado's Triple-A affiliate, Colorado Springs. He made his major-league debut with the Rockies that year, allowing 14 runs in 8.2 innings.
Gissell spent the 2005 season with Triple-A Memphis of the St. Louis Cardinals organization, where he had a 3.54 ERA in 137.1 innings. He is a Bay Area native, although he went to high school in Washington. |
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