Saitoh's 200 Goals for 2007
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Re: Saitoh's 200 Goals for 2007
[ Author: Shinigami | Posted: Jan 4, 2007 4:55 AM
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Just a little fact I saw in the newspaper if anyone's interested.
No one has had 200 innings and 200 K's in two consecutive seasons since Hideki Irabu did it back in 1994-5.
No one has had 200 innings and 200 K's in two consecutive seasons since Hideki Irabu did it back in 1994-5.
Re: Saitoh's 200 Goals for 2007
[ Author: Brimsek | Posted: Jan 4, 2007 11:01 PM
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It'll be interesting to see if he can do it. He had such a great season last year - his numbers were very impressive for the Hawks.
Looking at his past numbers I think he should get the IP with no problem (baring injury), but until last year he was never close to 200 strike outs.
It's an ambitious goal.
Looking at his past numbers I think he should get the IP with no problem (baring injury), but until last year he was never close to 200 strike outs.
It's an ambitious goal.
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Saitoh has already started running and weight training this new year. He and re-joining team mate Hiroki Kokubo will be heading to Arizona on January 8 for personal training.
Source: Sankei Sports [2007-01-03 - in Japanese]
Additional information: The 2006 Sawamura Award winner threw 201 innings with 205 strike outs last season.