Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
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Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: Christopher | Posted: Nov 24, 2007 2:51 PM
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Shimoyanagi is unlikely to be back. He is currently exploring free agency in the MLB. Okada has signaled he doesn't want him back either.
Greisinger is likely to stay at Yakult though. IIRC he had already re-signed.
Fukuhara is the dark horse of your line-up. No one can predict how he will perform. Look for more from Uezono, Sugiyama, and perhaps Kojima as well.
Greisinger is likely to stay at Yakult though. IIRC he had already re-signed.
Fukuhara is the dark horse of your line-up. No one can predict how he will perform. Look for more from Uezono, Sugiyama, and perhaps Kojima as well.
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: Guest: Tony | Posted: Nov 24, 2007 8:08 PM
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Would Orix be interested in Shimoyanagi? Has the Kawagoe for Hamanaka trade been made official?
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: BigManZam | Posted: Nov 25, 2007 3:33 AM
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Shimoyanagi could possibly go to the Carp as an unprotected consolation for the Arai signing. That's how Kudoh went to the BayStars when Kadokura was signed as a free agent. This hasn't been reported in any news article I've read so far, so it's just speculation on my part.
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: PLNara | Posted: Nov 26, 2007 5:43 AM
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Can they send Shimoyanagi to the Carp despite not having him under contract? There still is a possibility he could sign with another team.
If I were the Carp I'd probably prefer to take the cash compensation (1.3x his previous year's salary, if that rule is still in place).
Also, does someone have a source on the Hamanaka/Kawagoe trade? I haven't seen it in the Japanese press at all.
If I were the Carp I'd probably prefer to take the cash compensation (1.3x his previous year's salary, if that rule is still in place).
Also, does someone have a source on the Hamanaka/Kawagoe trade? I haven't seen it in the Japanese press at all.
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: Christopher | Posted: Nov 26, 2007 9:20 AM
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It was the headline in the Daily Sports newspaper on November 22nd.
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: Guest: Tony | Posted: Nov 26, 2007 8:36 PM
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Kawagoe was not traded to Hanshin. The trade ended up Hamanaka and Yoshino (pitcher) for Hirano (infielder/outfielder) and Abe (pitcher).
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: Guest: Gary Garland | Posted: Nov 27, 2007 2:15 PM
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I also understand that Shimoyanagi is history.
It looks to me that the rotation will probably be:
At least the bullpen (Watanabe, Cubillan, Williams, Fujikawa) will be absolutely terrific.
It looks to me that the rotation will probably be:
- Ryan Vogelsong
Keiji Uezono
Yuya Ando (shoulder issues)
Satoru Kanemura (Just 88 wins in 13 seasons)
Yasuhiro Nakamura (great minor league numbers, hasn't been able to stick in the big time yet)
Naohisa Sugiyama/Atsushi Nomi/Hirotaka Egusa
At least the bullpen (Watanabe, Cubillan, Williams, Fujikawa) will be absolutely terrific.
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: Christopher | Posted: Nov 27, 2007 2:40 PM
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I seem to recall that Cubillan has also gone. Do you mean Kubota?
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: BigManZam | Posted: Nov 27, 2007 3:50 PM
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Yeah, looks like the Kawagoe deal never went down. There's still news that Hanshin is pursuing Greisinger, so that still isn't out of the question. They have some nice young pitchers who could step up at any time, too.
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: Guest: Tony | Posted: Nov 27, 2007 8:44 PM
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I heard Hanshin released Vogelsong and Cubillan.
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: Guest | Posted: Nov 28, 2007 2:52 AM
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Vogelsong didn't get released but Cubillian did!
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: PLNara | Posted: Nov 28, 2007 3:43 PM
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That is correct. Found this article in Sponichi that has the details (in Japanese).
Re: Hanshin Goes After Greisinger
[ Author: Christopher | Posted: Nov 30, 2007 7:37 AM
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It seems like Hanshin's chances have suddenly increased. Are the Swallows competing with Hiroshima to see who can pay the least?
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A starting rotation of Fukuhara, Andoh, Shimoyanagi, Kanemura, Kawagoe, and Greisinger would seem like one of the better rotations in Japan, assuming they all pitch to their full potential with no injuries.