Left handed pitcher Scott Kazmir has been struggling during Spring Training with a 7.79 ERA in 17.1 innings. In his last outing he was shelled for eight earned runs and eight hits over five innings against the Brewers.
Although his Spring results haven’t been any different than last season (5.94 ERA), he insists that he’s feeling [...]
03/25/11
10. Orioles- The Orioles hit many speed bumps this off-season as they were turned down by many free agents but in the end, were able to together a decent offseason. They traded for J.J. Hardy and also traded for Mark Reynolds. The Orioles didn’t stop their as they also signed Derek Lee who [...]
02/13/11
Sports Illustrateds’ Jon Heyman confirms that the Los Angeles Angels have landed reliever Hisanori Takahashi. The deal was first reported by David Waldstein of The New York Times.
The team later announced (via Heyman) that Takahashi agreed to a two-year deal.
12/03/10
Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said that upgrading the team’s bullpen remains a priority this off season, according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. Zolecki says that Philadelphia is interested in Hisanori Takahashi and because he can be both a starter and a reliever he becomes a very attractive option for the team.
Other left-handers that [...]
11/19/10
The Cincinnati Reds claimed left-handed pitcher Hisanori Takahashi of waivers last week, according to ESPN’s Adam Rubin.
The team claimed Takahashi off of waivers to give the club an exclusive negotiating window with the pitcher. Takahashi refused the claimed, according to an official familiar with the transaction.
Takahashi and the New York Mets tried to negotiate a [...]
11/15/10
The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in left-handed free agent Hisanori Takahashi, according to ESPN’s Adam Rubin.
Takahashi pitched for the New York Mets in 2010, but because of a clause in his contract, the side had until early November (originally October 31, 2010) to work out a new deal. Because both sides could not come to [...]
11/15/10
Earlier today, the Philadelphia Phillies signed right-handed pitcher Eddie Bonine to a Minor League contract, but they may not be done shopping for bullpen help. The Philadelphia Enquirer’s Matt Gelb says GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has prioritized the strengthening of the team’s bullpen for 2011.
“I think there is some help out there for us [...]
11/12/10
The Los Angeles Angels are in on left-handed pitcher Hisanori Takahashi, according to Sanspo (via NPB Tracker’s Patrick Newman).
The New York Mets previously were trying to come to an agreement with the pitcher, but couldn’t get a deal done by the November 5th deadline.
Takahashi is asking for a three-year deal worth $4-5 million per season, [...]
11/08/10
The New York Mets and Hisanori Takahashi couldn’t reach an agreement according to New York Daily News Andy Martino. Takahashi’s agent Arn Tellem says he won’t return with the team. Takahashi is asking for a three-year deal worth $4-5MM per season, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com
Takahashi said this about his time in New [...]
11/05/10
According to Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman’s Twitter account, New York Met’s pitcher Hisanori Takhashi is looking for a three-year deal worth between $4-5 million per year.
The Mets recently offered Takahashi a one-year deal, and they have until November fifth to work out a deal. The left-handed previously had an October 31st deadline with the Mets [...]
11/05/10