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2010
Japanese Reliever Bids Sayonara To Mets Offer
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According to this report on MASN Sports, Japanese free agent Hisanori Takahashi has reportedly rejected deals from both the Mets and Orioles.
The Mets had actually offered the reliever a Major League contract, but couldn’t reach an agreement on the dollars according to another report appearing on NPB Tracker.
I’m a little surprised that the Mets continue to focus so much on the bullpen, especially after signing Chris Everts, Elmer Dessens, Ryota Igarashi, Kelvim Escobar and most recently Bobby Livingston. They also bring back Bobby Parnell, Pedro Feliciano, Pat Misch and Sean Green this season.
The 34 year old LHP Hisanori Takahashi was originally considering offers from the Mets, Orioles, Dodgers, Red Sox, Giants, Pirates and Padres, and was expected to make a decision soon.
He also preferred to sign a major league deal with a chance to become a starter.
Last year, Takahashi, who features a screwball as part of his arsenal, appeared in 25 games for the Yomiuri Giants and in 144 innings he went 10-6 with a 2.94 ERA with 126 strikeouts.
About the Author: Joe DeCaro
Went to my first Mets game, a Mayors Trophy game at Shea, in '73. We beat the Yankees 8-4 and I was hooked. I marched in two Banner Day parades, and before the Grand Slam single, there was the "Hendu Can Do" grand slam - I was there. I've collected Mets memorabilia all my life and started Mets Merized Online to feed my addiction.
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When the heck are we going to focus on catching!
Omar did! He signed CHRIS COSTE and HENRY BLANCO!
Mike, I can’t recall from where; but I do remember reading/hearing that Blanco was signed at the behest of Johan. Though not sexy, that’s good enough to get my endorsement.
“I’m a little surprised that the Mets continue to focus so much on the bullpen, especially after signing Chris Everts, Elmer Dessens, Ryota Igarashi, Kelvim Escobar and most recently Bobby Livingston. They also bring back Bobby Parnell, Pedro Feliciano, Pat Misch and Sean Green this season.”
Everts – hasn’t proven anything other than can’t stay healthy
Dessens – 100 years old
Igarashi – hasn’t proven anything, 100 years old
Escobar – coming off major injury
Livingston – has proven he sucks
Parnell – needs to stay in bullpen
Feliciano – is what he is, should never ever ever ever face a RHB
Misch – AAAA guy
Green – is what he is
Mike, give me a break! Iragashi is 31 not ancient by any standard
I don’t recall; but it wouldn’t suprise me if u were riding the Sheets’ wagon earlier. For all those wanting Sheets, Escobar is certainly the bertter option at less risk since he’s already pitched a Winterball season & has a much better overall MLB record then Big Ben Sheets who’s career mark is only 2G above .500 compared to 10G above for Escobar. Sheets highest winning total in any season was 13G while Escobar accounted for 18W in the more difficult League. I believe the only advantage Sheets has is being 2Y younger(32) than Escobar(34) I would negate that by citing Sheets also sufferes from chronic back & shoulder issues not addressed medically.
Enough with importing these Japanese players to the Mets. What ever happened to home grown USA born player? Are they extinst now??
no, they’re not extinct – they’re just playing for other clubs.
Don’t be a xenophobe.
There are plenty of guys who have come over and done an adequate job. Just because Kaz Matsui didn’t work out like you expected doesn’t mean you should completely ignore the player pool there.