Tigers traded their relief pitcher Kentaro Hashimoto for Lotte's Yasutomo Kubo. This looks like a very nice move. Kubo who is from Nara has under-performed for Lotte (only his first year was impressive) but has lots of potential to become a better pitcher. If Tigers can bring this out he will add a lot to the side. Hashimoto has pitched in relief for Tigers but without any particular distinction.
[Edited by: Christopher on Mar 6, 2009 4:12 PM]
[Edited by: Christopher on Mar 6, 2009 4:12 PM]