Cubs signing a Japanese Reliever?

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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. <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!