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Akinori Iwamura is a gateway Japanese baseball player
Akinori Iwamura is a gateway Japanese baseball player
piratesproperty.com — For the uninitiated, Igarashi has spent his entire professional career with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and apparently throws very hard. The right-handed reliever registered only three saves last season, but racked up an impressive 37 in 2004. The Bucs’ closer in 2004 was Jose Mesa, soooo. (more) Akinori Iwamura is a gateway Japanese baseball player
Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
raisethejollyroger.com — Regardless of whether or not you think bringing him in was a good idea, I have a feeling that Akinori Iwamura is going to make quite the impression on Pirates fans over the next year, half year, or next few years. “Aki” should be both productive and exciting, no matter how long he ... (more) Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
What Is Next?
What Is Next?
bucstradewinds.net — With the trade for Akinori Iwamura out of the way, second base seems to be set for 2010.  This trade is so far to the polar opposite of what Huntington has done so far in his tenure, it leads to a few questions… 1) What move is next? Knowing that Alvarez is not far away.  There are ... (more) What Is Next?
Looking Back the Offseason Trades so far:
213milesfromshea.metsblog.com — It has barely been a week so far this off season and so far there have been four major trades. The first was Iwamura who was traded to Pirates. The trade wasn't so much as a surprise as Iwamura really didn't fit into the next step of plans for the Rays as they have some talent coming up and ... (more) Looking Back the Offseason Trades so far:
Giants, Pirates Interested In Igarashi
mlbtraderumors.com — The San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates are among the teams interested in Japanese reliever Ryota Igarashi , according to Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker . Giants GM Brian Sabean says that while Igarashi isn't their main priority, he's someone ... (more) Giants, Pirates Interested In Igarashi
Hot Stove Update:  Iwamura, Teahen, Hermida, Hardy and More!
Hot Stove Update: Iwamura, Teahen, Hermida, Hardy and More!
advancedfantasybaseball.com — I have been pretty sick this week which the reason for the lack of posts. I have had the flu, combined with a series of migraine headaches that make looking at the computer for more than a few minutes absolute agony. I have the team retrospectives for the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, and ... (more) Hot Stove Update: Iwamura, Teahen, Hermida, Hardy and More!
Conditioning camp, Day 2: Young mum on management's call at second
community.post-gazette.com — By Dejan Kovacevic | 1:32 p.m. Wednesday From the second day of the Pirates' conditioning camp this morning at PNC Park ... > Delwyn Young, almost invariably outspoken, has opted to stay mum on the team abandoning him at second base in favor ... (more) Conditioning camp, Day 2: Young mum on management's call ...
Pirates interested in Ryota Igarashi
Pirates interested in Ryota Igarashi
buccofans.com — According to Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker, the Pittsburgh Pirates are interested in Japanese relief pitcher Ryota Igarashi. The following quote came from Pirates general manager, Neal Huntington:“In acquiring(Akinori) Iwamura, we opened the door to getting Japanese players. We gave up a middle ... (more) Pirates interested in Ryota Igarashi
Interest for Igarashi
npbtracker.com — The market for Ryota Igarashi is showing it’s first signs of life. Sanspo has quotes from a couple of key figures… Pirates GM Neil Huntington: “In acquiring(Akinori) Iwamura, we opened the door to getting Japanese players. We gave ... (more) Interest for Igarashi
Pirates-Rays Trade a Win-Win
Pirates-Rays Trade a Win-Win
centerofthesportsuniverse.wordpress.com — The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Tampa Bay Rays struck a deal today that will send secondbaseman Akinori Iwamura to the Pirates in exchange for right handed reliever Jesse Chavez. The Rays had to pick up the $4.85M 2010 contract option on Aki or buy it out for $650K. The Rays are in desperate... (more) Pirates-Rays Trade a Win-Win
Going Back to Japan
hyzduhq.blogspot.com — It seems that there has been some news this week that Neal Huntington is going to continue to mine Japan for talent. We all remember Dave Littlefield's flirtation with Japan in signing Masumi Kuwata. Kuwata by the time he came here was well past his prime, but was a legend in Japan. Huntington ... (more) Going Back to Japan
Recent Trades
mlbtraderumors.com — Remeber all the trades that went down this summer ? Now that the World Series is over, we have lots of trades to track once again. We'll be monitoring all the rumors this offseason, and when trades become official, we'll add them to this list. Here's ... (more) Recent Trades
2010 Free Agents: Second Baseman
advancedfantasybaseball.com — I know Joe Torre was dumb enough to play Ron Belliard over Orlando Hudson since the former joined the Dodgers. But could he be dumb enough to convince the Dodgers to sign Belliard long term? There are some decent vets on this list but no one that makes you want to clear a space or spend a ton of ... (more) 2010 Free Agents: Second Baseman
Pat Lackey Posts -
fanhouse.com — In a surprising piece of mid-World Series news, the Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a trade this afternoon . Tampa will send second baseman Akinori Iwamura to the Pirates in return for relief pitcher Jesse Chavez . According to ... (more) Pat Lackey Posts -
Discussion: Akinori Iwamura
mlbtraderumors.com — Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura faces a $4.85MM club option for 2010 with a $550K buyout, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times . Topkin notes that under the terms of his contract, Iwamura will become a free agent if the Rays ... (more) Discussion: Akinori Iwamura
Dodgers could land Akinori Iwamura?
Dodgers could land Akinori Iwamura?
cubscore.com — Akinori Iwamura is expected to be a free agent this offseason and will likely be targeted by several clubs. Who is looking at the free agent and where is he most likely to land? Full Story: Chicago Cubs : CBSSports.com MLB Team News (more) Dodgers could land Akinori Iwamura?
Cubs Potential Offseason Targets: Akinori Iwamura
Cubs Potential Offseason Targets: Akinori Iwamura
thecubreporter.com — Let's move back to the infield and check in on another possible second basemen...the Rays Akinori Iwamura.   Year Age Tm G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS ... (more) Cubs Potential Offseason Targets: Akinori Iwamura
Should Cubs consider Iwamura?
talkingchicagobaseball.com — Jeff Baker proved that he deserves at the very least an opportunity to compete for the Cubs second base job in 2010 and we've made it pretty clear on TCB that Placido Polanco is our preferred choice if Hendry wants to go with Mr. Outside-Hire. However Akinori Iwamura is someone the Cubs could ... (more) Should Cubs consider Iwamura?
Cubs Rumor Mill: Iwamura, Bradley & Grabow
Cubs Rumor Mill: Iwamura, Bradley & Grabow
thecubreporter.com — I'm not sure I'll get an offseason potential target up yesterday, but with the World Series almost wrapping up and the Cubs organizational meetings next week, the rumor mill is beginning to warm up for the offseason. Let's blast through these real quick. - Bruce Levine reported that the Cubs ... (more) Cubs Rumor Mill: Iwamura, Bradley & Grabow
Random Chicago Cubs Rumors: Power, Speed, Outfielder, Infielder, and Akinori Iwamura
Random Chicago Cubs Rumors: Power, Speed, Outfielder, Infielder, and Akinori Iwamura
bleachernation.com — Today marks the beginning of the Chicago Cubs’ organizational meetings in Arizona, which will last through Friday. The club will draw up plans for the offseason, and try to figure out a way to get the team back on track without spending much more money. Today’s Tribune article ... (more) Random Chicago Cubs Rumors: Power, Speed, Outfielder, ...
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