bad news for Jojima?
its looking more and more like he won't sign with an MLB team. The best offer he's gotten so far is the Mariners: for 2 years, 8 mil a year... and his team in Japan (Fukuoka Softbank Hawks) just upped their offer a couple days ago to 3 years, 10 mil a year.... the latest news articles say he flew back to Japan this week because of a family illness, and that he'll make a decision by tuesday
does anyone own him? (i got him in 3 of my 4 leagues) .. i find it hard to believe that he's getting so little interest from teams considering the catchers on the market this year. Are the tigers shopping Pudge or something? I also think his agent might be doing a terrible job in rushing this entire process.. he's waited at least 3 years to come here, why don't they wait a few more months to see how things develop? (kinda how Pudge/Boras waited it out 2 years ago)
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Don't worry
Jojima will most likely play in the majors next year.
by jhelfgott @ Minor League Ball on Nov 20, 2005 11:31 AM EST reply actions
i messed up
Mariners: 2 years, 6 million a year, with option for a 3rd year
Hawks: 1 year, 10 million
with Clement floating around, i'm a little surprised Seattle is willing to go 3 years
I would be...
Throwing
by riktermiller on Nov 20, 2005 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Jojima
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by natsfan2005 @ Minor League Ball on Nov 20, 2005 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
Who's the pitching coach in Seattle?
I remember
Me too
It's possible that he takes up the habit in Baltimore, but that would be a major shift in philosophy.
Nonetheless, the question is a legitimate one because a number of other coaches DO call pitches.
Please God no Leo!
Leo has called games
This is all stuff I have read in multiple places so take it for what it is worth.
Just not true
"We (Cox and Mazzone) have never called a pitch in all the years I've been here, ... The pitchers call the game. The signal from the catcher is just a suggestion."
-Leo Mazzone
I don't how this rumor started, but it is just wrong.
re: Who's the pitching coach in Seattle?
Bilingual, big on communication, more in line with certain Mazzone philosophies (throw more on off days), but I don't know if he'd call a game from the dugout.
by JY on Nov 20, 2005 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
Japan
by CrimsonLiederhosen on Nov 20, 2005 12:18 PM EST reply actions
he's not using MLB for leverage
lol
by Josh @ Minor League Ball on Nov 21, 2005 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like the M's will get their man
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2002636677_mari21.html
by RandyKutcherHair on Nov 21, 2005 8:10 AM EST reply actions
Posting
And yes, the Tigers are shopping Pudge.
by rockies73 on Nov 21, 2005 9:56 AM EST reply actions
nah
by jhelfgott @ Minor League Ball on Nov 21, 2005 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
Done deal
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-mariners-jojima&prov=ap&type=lgns
Does this mean Clement will be moved out from behind the plate?
by RandyKutcherHair on Nov 21, 2005 4:01 PM EST reply actions
Doubt it.
If anything, this gives them additional time to be patient and wait for his other skills to come around.
by JY on Nov 21, 2005 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
Based on what?
Whoa
And what's up with Japan using a smaller ball? Is it really the same game if you use a different ball?
by CrimsonLiederhosen on Nov 21, 2005 9:01 PM EST reply actions
nothing can be the same
Matsui
That said he has been one of the better outfielders in MLB since he came over. Very solid numbers, with some good outfield play. Not many left fielders can move over to center and hold there own. I'm sure you would take Dave Roberts over him but if you ask me Matsui has been better then what I expected. Not the bust some had hoped for. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
by Josh @ Minor League Ball on Nov 22, 2005 1:06 PM EST up reply actions

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