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Hiroki Kuroda - November 2007

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D-Backs waiting for Kuroda on offer
azcentral.com — The Diamondbacks have extended an offer to right-hander Hiroki Kuroda and are waiting to hear back from... the Japanese free agent. General Manager Josh Byrnes would not divulge details of the offer, but Kuroda could command a deal worth up to $10 ... (more) D-Backs waiting for Kuroda on offer
Japanese Future MLBers: #4 - Hiroki Kuroda « Sturgeon General’s Report
sturgeongeneral.wordpress.com — Today’s featured player, Hiroki Kuroda, has the clearest path of anyone in this series to the majors.... Long the ace of the Hiroshima Carp, Kuroda became a free agent at the recent conclusion of the NPB season and is free to sign with any team (MLB or ... (more) Japanese Future MLBers: #4 - Hiroki Kuroda « ...
Hiroki Kuroda
lookoutlanding.com — You may have missed it, especially in light of this weirdass Torii Hunter news, but the Mariners... have an offseason all their own as well, and they're starting to get to work. As such, they're currently evaluating the guys on the roster and identifying ... (more) Hiroki Kuroda
SignOnSanDiego.com > San Diego Padres -- Brocail goes back to Astros
signonsandiego.com — Upon joining the Astros yesterday, pitcher Doug Brocail spoke admiringly of his former Padres teammates, fans and... the club's medical and coaching staffs. But Brocail expressed disappointment that he and his agent didn't hear from club executives in ... (more) SignOnSanDiego.com > San Diego Padres -- Brocail goes ...
JON PAUL MOROSI'S BLOG: Tigers turn to international market in search for starting pitching
freep.com — Tigers turn to international market in search for starting pitching November 16, 2007 By JON PAUL MOROSI... FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER Kenny Rogers has yet to make a decision about where he will pitch in 2008, and the domestic supply of free agent pitchers ... (more) JON PAUL MOROSI'S BLOG: Tigers turn to international ...
Royals Pursue Guillen, Reportedly Set With Yabuta
mlbtraderumors.com — The Royals were in on the Torii Hunter sweepstakes, having offered five years and $70 million, with... every intention of going higher if necessary. Now that the Angels have locked him up, Jose Guillen has become the " indisputable No. 1 on the Royals’ ... (more) Royals Pursue Guillen, Reportedly Set With Yabuta
O-VISION » POTD: Hiroki Kuroda, SP (Taro, Dr. Naka)
detectovision.com — This is Hiroshima's starter, not Seibu's closer. Will be only 32 next season. Would be a very... interesting candidate for farther down in the rotation. 1997-2005 stats and 2006 stats . He was #2 in the Central League in ERA, ahead of Uehara. You'll note ... (more) O-VISION » POTD: Hiroki Kuroda, SP (Taro, Dr. Naka)
Mets Pursue Laird; Diaz Placed On Waivers
Mets Pursue Laird; Diaz Placed On Waivers
mvn.com — The New York Mets continue their pursuit of the Rangers' Gerald Laird; new developments unfold in the... Japanese free agent market; outfielder Victor Diaz is placed on irrevocable waivers. (more) Mets Pursue Laird; Diaz Placed On Waivers
Mariners Searching For Starters
mlbtraderumors.com — John Hickey has an update on the Mariners' starting pitching targets.  The options look grim. As far... as trade targets, there's always Johan Santana and Dontrelle Willis .  The Mariners have long had their eye on Dontrelle, so maybe ... (more) Mariners Searching For Starters
Rangers Notebook: The Clock Keeps Ticking
Rangers Notebook: The Clock Keeps Ticking
mvn.com — More names arise in the Rangers' ongoing search for a solution in center field; Japanese free agents... Hiroki Kuroda and Kosuke Fukudome interest the Texas front office; Matt Harrison's AFL dominance. (more) Rangers Notebook: The Clock Keeps Ticking
Free Agents Wanted
Free Agents Wanted
cardinalsdiaspora.com — Vegas kicked my ass. Give me another day or two to regroup and I’ll recount what I... can. Today, let’s celebrate the beginning of free agency! I expect DeTwitt and Co. to announce the signing of A-Rod around 3:30 or so. And by the ‘signing of A-Rod’ ... (more) Free Agents Wanted
Phillies May Only Have $10MM To Spend
mlbtraderumors.com — The Phillies need a starting pitcher, maybe two.  Problem is, they may only have $10MM left to... spend .  All of that money is expected to go to pitching, so Aaron Rowand should pack his bags . Todd Zolecki says the Phils won't attempt to ... (more) Phillies May Only Have $10MM To Spend
More Odds and Ends: Kuroda, Pena, Wolf, Percival, Molina
mlbtraderumors.com — Tim sent me a couple of items, so let's create another bullet list: Mariners GM Bill Bavasi... and manager John McLaren have met with Hiroki Kuroda yesterday . There is no report of an offer, but it's believed that four years and $45 million are ... (more) More Odds and Ends: Kuroda, Pena, Wolf, Percival, Molina
Tigers Sign Kenny Rogers
mlbtraderumors.com — The Tigers put out a press release this morning ; they've reached an agreement with Kenny Rogers... on a one-year deal.  I imagine it's around $9-10MM.  Rogers amicably parted with Scott Boras prior to negotiating the deal himself. This ... (more) Tigers Sign Kenny Rogers