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Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - BT - 01-12-2009
Don't think this has been posted:
Takahashi
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Sports Hochi is reporting that the Cubs are close to a deal with lefthanded pitcher Ken Takahashi. According to Hochi it’s a one-year, major-league deal and the Cubs would look to him to start and pitch in middle relief. The article speculates that the Cubs are looking to bring in someone to support Kosuke Fukudome, but I don’t see the logic in signing another rookie. They might as well bring in Akinori Otsuka or someone that’s been through the league already. Ken Kadokura and Shigeki Noguchi auditioned for the Cubs last month as well.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - Clapp - 01-12-2009
<!--quoteo(post=10771:date=Jan 11 2009, 09:25 PM:name=BT)-->QUOTE (BT @ Jan 11 2009, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Don't think this has been posted:
Takahashi
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <!--quotec-->Sports Hochi is reporting that the Cubs are close to a deal with lefthanded pitcher Ken Takahashi. According to Hochi it’s a one-year, major-league deal and the Cubs would look to him to start and pitch in middle relief. The article speculates that the Cubs are looking to bring in someone to support Kosuke Fukudome, but I don’t see the logic in signing another rookie. They might as well bring in Akinori Otsuka or someone that’s been through the league already. Ken Kadokura and Shigeki Noguchi auditioned for the Cubs last month as well.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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There was talk last week they were going to likely sign 2 and let them compete in ST for jobs, but no guaranteed deals. I don't think this dude would start for us, no way.
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - kbwsb - 01-12-2009
He'd have to be damn good to replace Marshall as our #5.
I look back at the Fuk signing and cringe...the White Sox actually made him a <i>better</i> offer, yet he chose us. Wheeee.
Just think, he could be causing heartburn for Hawk and Reinsdorf, and choking <i>their</i> salary structure. And they would never have made the trade for Carlos Quentin if they had landed Fuk.
Just a dark day in Chicago history, IMO.
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - BT - 01-12-2009
I think they are looking at him for middle relief.
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - Rappster - 01-12-2009
We should sign Kazuhito Tadano.
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - rok - 01-12-2009
Fucker's gonna be 40 next season. Sweeeet...
http://www.npbtracker.com/2008/11/free-age...-ken-takahashi/
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Patrick » 12 November 2008 » In mlb prospects »
The next guy on the free agent market to watch is Hiroshima Carp veteran lefty Ken Takahashi. Takahashi had been weighing a move to the majors pretty much all season, and has now decided to go for it and file for free agency. Here’s a quote from JapanBall:
”It has been a wish of mine to play in America after qualifying for free agency,” said Takahashi, who went 8-5 with Hiroshima this season.
”American baseball is a different world. I’d like to start off by getting one win over there. I’ll need energy to challenge at my age but it is just a case of believing in myself,” the 39-year-old said. ”There aren’t that many left-handers over there either and that would be a plus for me.”
Takahashi enjoyed a resurgent season for the surprisingly competitive Carp, going 8-5 with a 3.50 ERA in 115 2/3 innings. The Carp will certainly miss his presence in the rotation, but team ownership has already promised him a home after he comes back.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - Clapp - 01-12-2009
<!--quoteo(post=10817:date=Jan 11 2009, 11:00 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Jan 11 2009, 11:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Fucker's gonna be 40 next season. Sweeeet...
http://www.npbtracker.com/2008/11/free-age...-ken-takahashi/
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <!--quotec-->Free Agent Watch: Ken Takahashi
Patrick » 12 November 2008 » In mlb prospects »
The next guy on the free agent market to watch is Hiroshima Carp veteran lefty Ken Takahashi. Takahashi had been weighing a move to the majors pretty much all season, and has now decided to go for it and file for free agency. Here’s a quote from JapanBall:
”It has been a wish of mine to play in America after qualifying for free agency,” said Takahashi, who went 8-5 with Hiroshima this season.
”American baseball is a different world. <b>I’d like to start off by getting one win over there</b>. I’ll need energy to challenge at my age but it is just a case of believing in myself,” the 39-year-old said. ”There aren’t that many left-handers over there either and that would be a plus for me.”
Takahashi enjoyed a resurgent season for the surprisingly competitive Carp, going 8-5 with a 3.50 ERA in 115 2/3 innings. The Carp will certainly miss his presence in the rotation, but team ownership has already promised him a home after he comes back.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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These are the kind of guys that will end our championship drought!
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - rok - 01-12-2009
<!--quoteo(post=10823:date=Jan 12 2009, 12:32 AM:name=Clapp)-->QUOTE (Clapp @ Jan 12 2009, 12:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=10817:date=Jan 11 2009, 11:00 PM:name=rok)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rok @ Jan 11 2009, 11:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Fucker's gonna be 40 next season. Sweeeet...
http://www.npbtracker.com/2008/11/free-age...-ken-takahashi/
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <!--quotec-->Free Agent Watch: Ken Takahashi
Patrick » 12 November 2008 » In mlb prospects »
The next guy on the free agent market to watch is Hiroshima Carp veteran lefty Ken Takahashi. Takahashi had been weighing a move to the majors pretty much all season, and has now decided to go for it and file for free agency. Here’s a quote from JapanBall:
”It has been a wish of mine to play in America after qualifying for free agency,” said Takahashi, who went 8-5 with Hiroshima this season.
”American baseball is a different world. <b>I’d like to start off by getting one win over there</b>. I’ll need energy to challenge at my age but it is just a case of believing in myself,” the 39-year-old said. ”There aren’t that many left-handers over there either and that would be a plus for me.”
Takahashi enjoyed a resurgent season for the surprisingly competitive Carp, going 8-5 with a 3.50 ERA in 115 2/3 innings. The Carp will certainly miss his presence in the rotation, but team ownership has already promised him a home after he comes back.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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These are the kind of guys that will end our championship drought!
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And elevate Fuk back to his all-star glory!
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - Ace - 01-12-2009
"I'll need energy at my age." Awesome.
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - Jody - 01-12-2009
What is hair pie?
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - Dirk - 01-12-2009
<!--quoteo(post=10777:date=Jan 11 2009, 11:31 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ Jan 11 2009, 11:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->He'd have to be damn good to replace Marshall as our #5.
I look back at the Fuk signing and cringe...the White Sox actually made him a <i>better</i> offer, yet he chose us. Wheeee.
Just think, he could be causing heartburn for Hawk and Reinsdorf, and choking <i>their</i> salary structure. And they would never have made the trade for Carlos Quentin if they had landed Fuk.
Just a dark day in Chicago history, IMO.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I was wondering if you could be just a little more melodramatic.
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - Clapp - 01-12-2009
<!--quoteo(post=10876:date=Jan 12 2009, 09:06 AM:name=Dirk)-->QUOTE (Dirk @ Jan 12 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=10777:date=Jan 11 2009, 11:31 PM:name=KBwsb)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KBwsb @ Jan 11 2009, 11:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->He'd have to be damn good to replace Marshall as our #5.
I look back at the Fuk signing and cringe...the White Sox actually made him a <i>better</i> offer, yet he chose us. Wheeee.
Just think, he could be causing heartburn for Hawk and Reinsdorf, and choking <i>their</i> salary structure. And they would never have made the trade for Carlos Quentin if they had landed Fuk.
Just a dark day in Chicago history, IMO.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I was wondering if you could be just a little more melodramatic.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - rok - 01-12-2009
Denied
I hope we don't waste our time with this fossil.
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - kbwsb - 01-14-2009
Padres sign Prior, say he'll contribute
Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever? - kbwsb - 01-14-2009
<!--quoteo(post=10876:date=Jan 12 2009, 10:06 AM:name=Dirk)-->QUOTE (Dirk @ Jan 12 2009, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=10777:date=Jan 11 2009, 11:31 PM:name=KBwsb)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KBwsb @ Jan 11 2009, 11:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->He'd have to be damn good to replace Marshall as our #5.
I look back at the Fuk signing and cringe...the White Sox actually made him a <i>better</i> offer, yet he chose us. Wheeee.
Just think, he could be causing heartburn for Hawk and Reinsdorf, and choking <i>their</i> salary structure. And they would never have made the trade for Carlos Quentin if they had landed Fuk.
Just a dark day in Chicago history, IMO.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I was wondering if you could be just a little more melodramatic.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
BTW, to give credit where credit is due, I laughed out loud at Dirk's comment.
Fucker.