Yoshii (OBs) - (CLM) Hirashita Trade
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Re: Yoshii (OBs) - (CLM) Hirashita Trade
[ Author: BigManZam | Posted: Jun 29, 2007 7:48 AM
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I like this move. Hirashita was pretty much put on the back burner when Hayakawa was acquired. I really wonder what Orix is doing, though. They gave up Nakamura, Hayakawa, Tani, and two solid relievers. They're trading too much away.
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In 23 seasons, Yoshii has traveled from Kintetsu to Yakult, then the Majors (where he pitched for Bobby's Mets among other teams), returning to play for Orix. He's started 10 games so far this season, with 1 win, 6 losses, and a 5.75 ERA over 40 2/3rd innings.
Hirashita has only played in 5 games this season for Lotte, mainly as a defensive replacement. He's 0 for 2 at bats this season.
In the linked Sanspo article, Valentine-kantoku says that Yoshii is there to fill a hole in the Marines' pitching rotation should one open up.