Godzilla Roars Again
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Re: Godzilla To Stay in MLB?
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Oct 2, 2004 9:03 AM
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- Will Matsui continue to play in North America after his initial three year contract is up after next season?
I think Matsui will stay in the majors after his intial three-year contract is up.
I think Matsui will stay in the majors after his intial three-year contract is up.
Re: Godzilla Roars Again
[ Author: FlynnSox | Posted: Oct 3, 2004 2:30 PM
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I'd say 2003 was a massively disappointing season. He wasn't very good at all, considering his rep. 2004 is much more of a return to form for Godzilla.
Re: Godzilla Roars Again
[ Author: Guest: Jim Albright | Posted: Oct 3, 2004 11:58 PM
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I can't agree that 2003 was a disaster for a man learning a whole new league in dramatically different surroundings. I agree his home run numbers were disappointing in 2003, but otherwise he was about as expected. Ten to fifteen lost homers made him ordinary to be sure, but not terrible. I do agree that 2004 is more what I would have expected.
Jim Albright
Jim Albright
Re: Godzilla Roars Again
[ Author: Guest | Posted: Oct 14, 2004 2:01 AM
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Another big game by Matsui against the Red Sox. He has proven to be a clutch hitter. I hope he continues producing all the way to another World Series appearance.
Re: Godzilla Roars Again
[ Author: Guest | Posted: Oct 15, 2004 2:43 AM
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Pedro Martinez pitched well striking out Matsui twice, but "Who is his Daddy?" The Yankees! They seem to own Pedro.
Re: Godzilla Roars Again
[ Author: Guest: Guest | Posted: Oct 17, 2004 4:06 PM
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Hideki Matsui went 5-for-6 with two homers and five RBI last night. Why didn't the Red Sox just walk him? He is playing his best ball ever.
It will be interesting to see if he has a better World Series this year.
It will be interesting to see if he has a better World Series this year.
Re: Godzilla Roars Again
[ Author: Guest | Posted: Oct 17, 2004 5:00 PM
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Matsui 5-6, hitting .500 in the postseason! He is clutch.
Here's picture of Matsui at Fenway:
[via photobucket.com]
Here's picture of Matsui at Fenway:
[via photobucket.com]
Re: Godzilla Roars Again
[ Author: Guest: George Steibnrennernot | Posted: Oct 18, 2004 9:51 PM
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Here's a nice story on Hideki Matsui from the NY Times. [Link - Registration required]
[Editor's note: How about telling us what it's about? But don't cut and paste the article, use your own words.]
[Editor's note: How about telling us what it's about? But don't cut and paste the article, use your own words.]
Re: Godzilla Roars Again
[ Author: Guest: FlynnSox | Posted: Oct 24, 2004 3:14 PM
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Clutch, eh? Makes some gagging noises.
Re: Godzilla Roars Again
[ Author: WayneMcGwire | Posted: Oct 20, 2004 2:21 AM
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Yes, I agree with you, at least it is a better season. But I don't think of 2004 as a really "normal" season for Matsui. "Form for Godzilla" is a batter who can hit 50+ home runs per season.
Re: Godzilla Roars Again
[ Author: Guest: Jim Albright | Posted: Oct 20, 2004 10:39 AM
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Wayn McGwire wrote:
- Yes, I agree with you, at least it is a better season. But I don't think of 2004 as a really "normal" season for Matsui. "Form for Godzilla" is a batter who can hit 50+ home runs per season.
That assumes there is no difference between MLB and NPB, which is demonstrably false, especially in terms of home run hitting. If you look at the MLB conversions I did of Godzilla's NPB seasons, 30 HR is just about right for him.
Jim Albright
- Yes, I agree with you, at least it is a better season. But I don't think of 2004 as a really "normal" season for Matsui. "Form for Godzilla" is a batter who can hit 50+ home runs per season.
That assumes there is no difference between MLB and NPB, which is demonstrably false, especially in terms of home run hitting. If you look at the MLB conversions I did of Godzilla's NPB seasons, 30 HR is just about right for him.
Jim Albright
Re: Godzilla Roars Again
[ Author: himself | Posted: Oct 24, 2004 10:04 PM
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Not to take away anything Godzilla did during the season and the playoffs, but you have to admit his team choked the Series away (to the Red Sox, no less). And we know what that means: Mount Steinbrenner has just erupted.
Matsui will surely be a Yankee next year, but if they don't win again, everybody on the team could be in for huuuge trouble.
Matsui will surely be a Yankee next year, but if they don't win again, everybody on the team could be in for huuuge trouble.
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My question is this: Will Matsui continue to play in North America after his initial three year contract is up after next season?