01-12-2009, 12:28 AM
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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.
Takahashi
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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.
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