Where's Wulf? In London

Wondering why Taylor Wulf, who was the Wild Things' closer last year, wasn't listed among the players who had their contract option picked up or declined by Washington last month? Here's why:

Wulf played for Oakland County in 2010 and was acquired by the Wild Things in a special draft of Cruisers players last year. The Cruisers franchise, though dark last year, was purchased in the summer of 2011 by the London Rippers, who will make their debut in 2012. By doing this, the Rippers re-acquired the rights to the players from the 2010 Cruisers who are still in the league. Those players are Wulf, first baseman Joash Brodin (River City in 2011), catcher Dan Killian (Evansville) and pitcher Wayde Kitchens (River City).

The Rippers also picked up Nick Schreiber, a right-handed pitcher who played last season with the Lincon Saltdogs of the American Association. Schreiber played in the PSAC at California University, where he was 10-8 with five saves over his junior and senior seasons. At Lincoln, Schreiber had a 6-1 record.