Wade has already proved he is head and shoulders above Tim Purpura. Only trouble is, the Astros need a GM who is miles about Tim Purpura.
im just sayin 15 mil is a bit much for kaz matsui. you're right though. the jason jennings deal was much worse.
Well if AE starts they need some thunder at the catcher position. You can't have 33% or greater of your lineup being easy outs. DD
I agree ... Towles is going to have to play and play well at that. All I want is one more decent pitcher and I'd feel good going into the season. Right now I am definitely concerned though.
Paid way too much...We needed a 2nd baseman that can hit...I think he's underachieved so far and hope he blossoms into something great...
I like the approach they are taking. Speed and defense up the middle will help the pitching staff hide their deficiencies. This team far from sucks, and in a mediocre NL, anyone can win. If scott and burke can net a nice innings eater to help roy, they can compete to win the central. I fail to see what's so scary about anyone in the division. Kaz matsui doesn't strike out much, can play small ball to a T, and is a great defender. Other than the fact he doesn't walk a whole bunch, that describes an ideal number 2 hitter. If bourn/matsui do their jobs, pitchers won't have an easy time of dealing with the solid 3-6 of pence-berkman-lee-wigginton.
As far as Matsui being Japanese influenced this signing...here is how I like to imagine the conversation went down: Wade: Drayton, it breaks down like this. Iguchi and Castillo are no longer options and Chris Burke is not really a MLB starting 2B...plus I think he slept with my wife. Matsui is not going to be spectacular but he is fast and is a good defender. Plus he hasn't slept with my wife. Drayton: I see, I see. Well, how much more money will I get for having a Japanese player? Wade: Well, the amount of revenue the player would bring in wasn't really my primary concer... Drayton: MONEY, Wade. MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY. Wade: Okay okay. Well, uhh...I suppose with him being Japanese, it is possible that his presence on the team might sort of have a chance at maybe bringing in more money from the Japanese market...uhh....maybe. Drayton: Interesting. More money is good. What do you think, Tal? Tal: Matsui is fast. Plus he is asian, so his eyes are squinty and it looks like he is running even faster! Drayton: Hmm. That doesn't make much sense to me, but I make it a point to never argue with a man that has a hill named after him. Ed, go for it.
12.02 Astros go 皆さんに報告があります。 Everyone reported. 僕はアストロズへ行くことにしました。 I had to go to the Astros. 本当はファンの皆に一番に伝えたかったんやけど、報道より日記のほうが遅れてしまってごめんなさい。 It really means the most to all the fans and I pass along, but it is late news from the diary Sorry. 僕は今、とても晴れやかな気持ちです。 I am now a very glorious feeling. 結論がでるまで本当に悩みました。 Pending conclusion is really悩MIMA****A. ワールドシリーズが終わってからずっとです。 The World Series is far from over. 毎日毎日、どこにいる時も考えていました。 Day in, day out, where are they when they thought it was. 忘れた時はありません。 I forgot to time. 悩んでいる時、とても辛かったです。 Lade, very辛KATTA. 僕はロッキーズが大好きです。 I love the Rockies. ロッキーズファン、ロッキーズファミリー、そしてデンバーという町がほんまに大好きです。 ROKKIZUFAN, ROKKIZUFAMIRI, Denver and the town HONMA to love. そして本当に感謝しています。 And I really appreciate it. これは言葉では言い表せません。 Words can not describe it. もし、僕がこのままロッキーズにいれたとしたら僕にとってとても居心地がよかったと思います。 If I was brewed in the Rockies, you can leave me feel very good. 素敵なファンの皆さん、そしていい仲間達。 Nice fans, and our good friends. でも、僕はこのままでいいのだろうかと思いました。 But, I have to remain this good? I thought. 自分の気持ちをまた新たに奮えたたせ、そして自分を追い込んでみたいと思いました。 One feels Also new奮E TATA, and self追I込N, like I thought. 新しいチーム、新しいファンの皆さん、そして新しい土地。 New team, new fans and new land. 僕はまた新たにチャレンジしようと思います。 I also tried a new challenge. 僕は、選手でいれる限りこれからも挑戦し続けたいと思います。 I was, as far as X will challenge players to keep. ロッキーズ、そしてデンバーを離れることはとても寂しいですが、新しいチームでまた新たに頑張りたいと思います。 Rockies, and it is very lonely to leave Denver, but the new team in the new頑張RITAI. 僕を応援してくれたロッキーズファンの皆さん、本当にありがとうございました。 I cheer for me ROKKIZUFAN there, I really thank you. そしてデンバーの日本人学校に通ってる子供達。 Denver and the Japanese school children know. 僕はいつまでも君達のことを応援してるから。 When I was even君達to cheer you. これからも僕も頑張るから、君達もアメリカで頑張るんやで。 I am also going to have to keep plugging away, keep plugging away at it and the United States also君達. 自分に負けたらあかんで！ One負KETARA AKAN! ！ ! そして僕に声をかけてくれたアストロズ。 And I have to call me Astros. 本当にありがとうございます。 Thank you so much. 来シーズン、アストロズのファンの皆さんの前でプレイできることを心から楽しみにしています。 Next season, the Astros fans can be playing in front can really looking forward to it. 皆さん、よろしくお願いします。 Ladies and gentlemen, very much appreciated. 最後にもう一度言わせてください。 One last time to say please. ロッキーズファンの皆さん、そしてアストロズファンの皆さん、そして僕を全力で支えてくれた皆さん、心から感謝いたします。 ROKKIZUFAN everyone, and ASUTOROZUFAN everyone, and I encourage everyone to do all in support me, heartfelt thanks. 本当にありがとうございました。 Thank you so much. ほんま、みんなありがとーーーーー！ HONMA, everyone - thank you! ！ ! ！ ! これからも松井稼頭央のことよろしくお願いします。 Kazuo Matsui will appreciate that. 松井稼頭央 Kazuo Matsui
wow really? I didn't remember that at all.. that's some exciting news (until someone comes in with stats that negate it for whatever reason) btw, can we ask that the Japanese characters (I assume) be removed from the post above brando? Seems unnecessary and makes your post kind of illegible..
hahaha nice.. i figured somehow it was the first year he was here and i blanked on it b/c of his struggles with the Mets before they got rid of him.
His first year here was 04. He's never even hit double digits in homeruns on this side of the Pacific.
With the Seibu Lions one of his best years was 2002, when he had a .332 batting average with 36 home runs, 87 RBI, 193 hits, 119 runs, 46 doubles, 6 triples and 33 stolen bases. He received four "Golden" Glove Awards while in Japan. He also won an MVP award in 1998.
Is there any speculation on who we can get pitching-wise for Scott and Burke? Is there a team out there in need that needs an OF and 2B?
