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Assessing Matsui’s and a DH’s values
Assessing Matsui’s and a DH’s values
riveraveblues.com — We’ve been talking a lot about Hideki Matsui over the last few weeks. In the waning days of his most recent Yankee contract, he wowed us all in Game 6 of the World Series and won MVP accolades because of it. Now, the Yankees are faced with a ... (more) Assessing Matsui’s and a DH’s values
Good Take On Matsui
Good Take On Matsui
metspolice.com — Last winter I mentioned how A-Rod is so much more to the Yankees than his numbers.  He's a TV show, he is merchandise, he's the backpage.   Mike Silva has a great take on Matsui in NY Baseball Digest.   Among other things, if Matsui brings with him $10 million in ads and some ... (more) Good Take On Matsui

Hideki Matsui Latest Blog Posts

Yankees more likely to re-sign Damon than Matsui
7 hours ago at Circling The Bases
Good Take On Matsui
11 hours ago at The Mets Police
Free Agent Team
13 hours ago at baseballmusings.com
Free Agent Team
Free Agent Team
baseballmusings.com — Peter Abraham is holding a contest for fun where you create a team from the free agent class . The only thing I’d like to see Peter add is how much you would pay each player (money is no object in the contest, however). Entries are due Sunday night. Looking at Peter’s team, I ... (more) Free Agent Team
Matsui,  Damon, Pettitte set to hit open market
Matsui, Damon, Pettitte set to hit open market
nypost.com — The valued opinions have been voiced from the scouting arm of the world champion Yankees universe. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean at 12:01 tomorrow morning general manager Brian Cashman will be dialing free agents with a fistful of the Steinbrenner... (more) Matsui, Damon, Pettitte set to hit open market
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
myteamrivals.typepad.com — With Major League Baseball and various publications handing out their end of the season awards, RSBS has decided to follow suit. Sure, our prizes may not come with any financial reward and they may not trigger any clauses in the affected players' contracts. But, it is our civic duty. So, ... (more) RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — With Major League Baseball and various publications handing out their end of the season awards, RSBS has decided to follow suit. Sure, our prizes may not come with any financial reward and they may not trigger any clauses in the affected players' contracts. But, it is our civic duty. So, ... (more) RSBS Postseason Awards Show: Part I
Kazuo Matsui's Weird Splits
Kazuo Matsui's Weird Splits
crawfishboxes.com — While looking at stats to see where the Astros have room for improvement in 2010, I noticed something odd.  Kazuo Matsui has bizarre splits (insert tasteless anal fissure joke here).  For his career, Kazuo has basically hit right-handed ... (more) Kazuo Matsui's Weird Splits
Bryant: Crazy talk about a baseball salary cap
Bryant: Crazy talk about a baseball salary cap
metspolice.com — Thought this was interesting....it covers a lot of recurring issues in baseball, and discusses how teams like the Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox would never vote yes on cutting the season back to 154 games. Bryant: Crazy talk about a baseball salary cap Personally I think the season is too ... (more) Bryant: Crazy talk about a baseball salary cap
Of course the Yankees are going to re-sign Hideki Matsui: he pays for himself
Of course the Yankees are going to re-sign Hideki Matsui: he pays for himself
bases.nbcsports.com — Via MLB Trade Rumors comes a Tweet from NPB Tracker in which it is claimed that Hideki Matsui's mere presence on the New York Yankees accounts for "at least" $15 million in annual revenue.  NPB bases this assertion on a report that's... (more) Of course the Yankees are going to re-sign Hideki ...
npbtracker: Sanspo: Yankees stand to lose at least $15m in revenue if Matsui leaves: http://www.sanspo.com/mlb/news/091119/mla0911190504003-n1.htm
npbtracker: Sanspo: Yankees stand to lose at least $15m in revenue if Matsui leaves: ...
twitter.com — npbtracker: Sanspo: Yankees stand to lose at least $15m in revenue if Matsui leaves: http://www.sanspo.com/mlb/news/091119/mla0911190504003-n1.htm (more) npbtracker: Sanspo: Yankees stand to lose at least $15m ...
And Now, the Encore: Yanks Charting Off-Season Course
And Now, the Encore: Yanks Charting Off-Season Course
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — The Yankees' off-season plans could include taking a chance on a starting pitcher. (more) And Now, the Encore: Yanks Charting Off-Season Course
More on the Matsui Revenue Factor
More on the Matsui Revenue Factor
nybaseballdigest.com — A theme that may become part of the Yankees decision making process is the revenue stream that Hideki Matsui’s creates. After much thought I think off the field financial considerations are just as important as his homers, RBI’s, and batting average. NYBD contributor Frank Russo wrote ... (more) More on the Matsui Revenue Factor
Injuries and the Chance for Greatness
Injuries and the Chance for Greatness
pinstripealley.com — July 30, 2008: Jorge Posada had rotator cuff surgery September 22, 2008: Hideki Matsui had surgery on his left knee October 7, 2008: Mariano Rivera had surgery on his throwing shoulder May 10, 2009: Alex Rodriguez has the first of two surgeries to repair his hip- upon review, the injury ... (more) Injuries and the Chance for Greatness
Perry: Yanks should worry about Damon, not Matsui
Perry: Yanks should worry about Damon, not Matsui
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — Dayn Perry of FOX Sports put out his list of ten offseason moves that need to be made. Number five covers the Yankees, specifically their outfield. 5. The Yankees should worry about Johnny Damon and not Hideki Matsui. The reigning champs have some decisions to make. They need to coax Andy ... (more) Perry: Yanks should worry about Damon, not Matsui
Matsui in Demand
npbtracker.com — Before free agent Hideki Matsui begins receiving calls for his service on the field, he’ll have a different set of suitors to field offers from: companies seeking him for endorsements. According to reports, since the MVP performance in the World ... (more) Matsui in Demand
Can The Yanks Afford To Lose Matsui?
Can The Yanks Afford To Lose Matsui?
nybaseballdigest.com — On the night of the Yankees Game 6 World Series clinching win, I received the following email from a friend of mine who is a scout for an NL Central team. “Hey Frank, Congrats man on your team’s 27th Championship! They really deserved it! I think the Yanks will have to seriously ... (more) Can The Yanks Afford To Lose Matsui?
New York Yankees---Hot Stove Preview
paullebowitz.com — The Yankees have to decide between Johnny Damon or Hideki Matsui or other options. Included are players to possibly pursue via trade and free agency and which players could be dealt to fill holes. They need a durable starting pitcher, a utility INF/OF (Mark DeRosa) and a younger/better CF/LF. (more) New York Yankees---Hot Stove Preview
The Red Sox Are Cheap Bastards.  Acquire Jeremy Hermida Now Pursing Hideki Matsui
The Red Sox Are Cheap Bastards. Acquire Jeremy Hermida Now Pursing Hideki Matsui
massholesports.com — This is disgusting. The Red Sox are a big market team who make money similar to the Yankees yet they continue to do business like the Kansas City Royals. Don’t kid yourself. Jeremy Hermida (who will make MUCH less than Jason Bay in 2010) will replace Jason Bay in left field next season. The ... (more) The Red Sox Are Cheap Bastards. Acquire Jeremy Hermida ...
The left-field question
The left-field question
pinstripealley.com — More photos » by KYLE ERICSON - AP Browse more photos » Who'll be there next year? Option A: The Efficient Plan - Re-sign Hideki Matsui to a one-year deal (that he seems amenable to). Matsui can ... (more) The left-field question
Hideki Matsui Featured Yankee Card of the Week
Hideki Matsui Featured Yankee Card of the Week
lennysyankees.com — I think some honor is due for the World Series MVP, Hideki Matsui. What a series he had. He didn’t do much in the two prior series, but he hit .615 with 3 HRs and 8 RBIs in the World Series. Plus, six of those RBIs came in the clinching game. All season I talked about how Matsui would not be ... (more) Hideki Matsui Featured Yankee Card of the Week
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