Kazuhisa Ishii Returns to Swallows
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Re: Kazuhisa Ishii Returns to Swallows
[ Author: Yakulto | Posted: Jan 20, 2006 10:04 AM
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I think he was always going to return to Yakult, and the fact he has can only be a good thing for the Swallows.
Despite his wildness, when he's on form he's as good as any starter in Japan. I remember the way he mowed down Kintetsu's batters in the 2001 Japan Series - truly a sight to behold.
The only possible fly in this ointment is whether or not he still has the motivation levels after his 4 years in the U.S. Let's hope that he has.
Despite his wildness, when he's on form he's as good as any starter in Japan. I remember the way he mowed down Kintetsu's batters in the 2001 Japan Series - truly a sight to behold.
The only possible fly in this ointment is whether or not he still has the motivation levels after his 4 years in the U.S. Let's hope that he has.
Re: Kazuhisa Ishii Returns to Swallows
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Jan 20, 2006 10:10 PM
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Ishii signed a deal worth 600 million (6.0-oku) yen for 2 years. [Full Japan Ball Story]
Ishii should be interesting to watch, and should be great if he stays healthy.
Ishii should be interesting to watch, and should be great if he stays healthy.
Re: Kazuhisa Ishii Returns to Swallows
[ Author: Guest: Ed Kranepool | Posted: Feb 1, 2006 1:11 PM
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- The only possible fly in this ointment is whether or not he still has the motivation levels after his 4 years in the U.S. Let's hope that he has.
I would think that after a mostly undistinguished MLB stint and an ignonimous departure, he has plenty of motivation to show his stuff. Are you saying he went soft in the U.S.?
I would think that after a mostly undistinguished MLB stint and an ignonimous departure, he has plenty of motivation to show his stuff. Are you saying he went soft in the U.S.?
Re: Kazuhisa Ishii Returns to Swallows
[ Author: Yakulto | Posted: Feb 1, 2006 5:53 PM
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- I would think that after a mostly undistinguished MLB stint and an ignonimous departure, he has plenty of motivation to show his stuff. Are you saying he went soft in the U.S.?
I'm just saying that now he's back in little old Jingu after the "glamour" of the MLB he may not be as motivated as he was in his first stint with Yakult. Back then he was playing to earn a shot at the the MLB.
Apart from the first couple of seasons in LA, I haven't really followed his MLB career too closely, and can only speak for his time at Yakult. But I do know that if he can get back to being anywhere near the pitcher he was then, he can do a good job for the Swallows in 2006.
I'm just saying that now he's back in little old Jingu after the "glamour" of the MLB he may not be as motivated as he was in his first stint with Yakult. Back then he was playing to earn a shot at the the MLB.
Apart from the first couple of seasons in LA, I haven't really followed his MLB career too closely, and can only speak for his time at Yakult. But I do know that if he can get back to being anywhere near the pitcher he was then, he can do a good job for the Swallows in 2006.
Re: Kazuhisa Ishii Returns to Swallows
[ Author: Sole_SL | Posted: Jan 23, 2006 9:47 AM
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Should be interesting to see how he does this season.
Re: Kazuhisa Ishii Returns to Swallows
[ Author: metroalex | Posted: Jan 31, 2006 6:12 AM
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Bad enough I got to see Ishii ruin many games for my beloved New York Mets. Now he just has to return to my favorite Japanese team?!
Ugh.
Ugh.
Re: Kazuhisa Ishii Returns to Swallows
[ Author: Guest: Ed Kranepool | Posted: Feb 1, 2006 1:13 PM
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When you put it that way, he sounds, well, underwhelming. Good luck to him. He cost my beloved Mets at least a few games. He was awful toward the end.
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Ishii is known for his power but also his wildness. In four Major League seasons, Ishii walked around 100 batters when he pitched 150 innings.
Ishii's repretoire includes an 88-mph fastball, changeup, and curveball.