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Free Agents: Saito, Nishi, Kobayashi
A couple of items from the nichibei free agent market… According to Sponichi, Takashi Saito has eight teams interested, including the White Sox, Cubs, Braves and Mets. The Braves had some interest in Saito way back in 2002 but he wound up remaining with Yokohama. Multiple reports are ...
Theo May Get Burned on Saito Too
Theo May Get Burned on Saito Too
fenwaywest.com — The Red Sox missed out on bringing Alex Gonzalez back on the cheap by waiting to see... if there were other options and the same thing may happen with Takashi Saito. The Red Sox did not pick up his option with the hope that they could bring him back for less money if Billy Wagner goes ... (more) Theo May Get Burned on Saito Too
Darren Oliver or Takashi Saito?
Darren Oliver or Takashi Saito?
metsmerizedonline.com — Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker reports that the New York Mets are among eight teams that have... interest in Japanese reliever Takashi Saito . According to Sponichi, Takashi Saito has eight teams interested, including the White Sox, Cubs, Braves and Mets. The Braves had some interest in Saito ... (more) Darren Oliver or Takashi Saito?
Mets Interested in Saito- I Prefer Calero
Mets Interested in Saito- I Prefer Calero
nybaseballdigest.com — Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker relays a report saying Takashi Saito has eight teams interested, including the... White Sox, Cubs, Braves and Mets. Saito is an interesting pick up provided he is low risk and signed to a heavy incentive deal. His strikeout rate has dropped by a third since his ... (more) Mets Interested in Saito- I Prefer Calero
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Eight Teams Interested In Takashi Saito
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... The White Sox, Cubs, Braves, and Mets make up half of the eight teams interested in signing right-hander Takashi Saito, according to Patrick Newman at NPB Tracker. ...

Saito garners interest from eight teams
Circling The Bases — Thumbnail image for takashi saito.jpg Eight teams, including the White Sox, Cubs, Braves and Mets, have interest in free agent Takashi Saito , according to ...

Theo May Get Burned on Saito Too
Fenway West - A Boston Red Sox Blog — ... The Red Sox missed out on bringing Alex Gonzalez back on the cheap by waiting to see if there were other options and the same thing may happen with Takashi Saito.  The Red Sox did not pick up his option with the hope that they could bring him back for less money if Billy Wagner goes elsewhere.  There are now eight teams interested in Saito so there is a chance that Boston could be without either Wagner or Saito next season.  We'll find out soon if Wagner accept arbitration, if he doesn't Theo needs to get busy bringing back Saito if he is still available. ...

Mets one of eight interested in Saito...
Mets Fever — ... , including the White Sox, Cubs, Braves and Mets. The Braves had some interest in Saito way back in 2002 but he wound up remaining with Yokohama. source NPB Tracker ...

Something old, something new
Sox Machine — ... , which covers the beginning and end of Hawk Harrelson’s one-year stint as general manager.  Like the 1960s, that’s a period of Sox history I’ve always wanted to know more about.  These should be a pretty good window into how that debacle played out. *Takashi Saito is on the White Sox’s radar , according to reports out of Japan.  ...

11/30 - Dumb Stuff
Over the Monster — ... to take Kelly, Bowden, Westmoreland, and another prospect not named Reddick, Bard, or Buchholz, I would pull the trigger. So, basically, this guy only like prospects that have reached the majors. I understand putting Bowden below Buch and Reddick, since he's been struggling of late, but below Bard? I think I'd put Kelly and Manifest Destiny above at least Bard, probably Reddick as well. More Bleacher Report laughs later; first, some other stories. Free Agents: Saito, Nishi, Kobayashi - NPB Tracker Since I can't translate ...

Darren Oliver or Takashi Saito?
Mets Merized Online — ... Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker reports that the New York Mets are among eight teams that have interest in Japanese reliever Takashi Saito. ...

Cubs Looking at Another Expensive Reliever, Because, You Know, That Makes Sense
Bleacher Nation | Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Commentary — ... According to Sponichi, Takashi Saito has eight teams interested, including the White Sox, Cubs, Braves and Mets. The Braves had some interest in Saito way back in 2002 but he wound up remaining with Yokohama. NPB Tracker . ...

Buzz: Mets and Others like Takashi Saito
MetsBlog.com — ... According to NPB Tracker, the Mets are among eight teams who have interest in free-agent relief pitcher Takashi Saito. ...

Cubs Won't Be Offering Arbitration To Anyone
Talking Chicago Baseball - A Cubs and White Sox MLB blog — ... In other bullpen news the Cubs might be interested in former Dodgers closer Takashi Saito. This would be a bargain type deal towards the end of the winter probably, and I think the kind of deal that could be good for the Cubs. Saito might not be as good as he used to be, but another veteran in the bullpen would be really nice right now. The Cubs are looking at John Grabow being the only veteran guy getting late game outs right now. ...

The declines of Lowe and Saito
The Hardball Times — ... . The Dodgers let him go at the end of the season. The Red Sox signed Saito to a one-year deal and used him in a set-up role in 2009. Boston seems to have moved on, but NPB reports no fewer than eight teams are interested in Saito's services in 2010. Someone will have the then 40-year old in camp come spring. Lowe is no spring chicken in baseball years he'll turn 37 on June 1. His contract is looking more like a burden each day, and the pitching-rich Braves may be looking to unload it. Lowe, who has a no-trade clause, has heard the rumors, but is more focused on staying ...

Lunchtime Prowl: Dombrowski In-Depth, Granderson Rumors, Centerfield Options, and Magglio's Homer
Bless You Boys — ... the list. But would you have ranked it higher or lower, or did 'Duk get it just about right?   Top prospect rankings are en vogue this time of year. Lynn Henning takes a crack with his top 20 Tigers prospects, and it's interesting to compare his list to others. Casper Wells, for example, rates higher with Henning than Kevin Goldstein.   If eight teams are interested in reliever Takashi Saito, as NPB Tracker says (I'm going to trust their translation), could the Tigers be one of ...

News: Braves sign Takashi Saito
MetsBlog.com — ... to a one-year deal. Original Post: The Braves are close to signing Saito to a one-year deal, worth roughly $3 million, according to CBS Sportsline. …hat tip to Sebastian for the link… …if this is true, the Braves have done a pretty solid job of revamping their bullpen in the matter of a few days, in signing saito and Billy Wagner… According to NPB Tracker, the Mets were among the eight teams who were showing interest in ...

News: Braves close to Signing Takashi Saito
MetsBlog.com — The Braves are close to signing free-agent reliever Takashi Saito to a one-year deal, worth roughly $3 million, according to CBS Sportsline. …hat tip to Sebastian for the link… …if this is true, the Braves have done a pretty solid job of revamping their bullpen in the matter of a few days, in signing saito and Billy Wagner… According to NPB Tracker, the Mets were among the eight teams who were showing interest in Saito. In four ...

Monday Musings: Lowe, Saito, Wagner, Spilborghs
Chop-n-Change — ... after John Lackey signs. That only makes sense, since most of the teams willing to pay for Lowe are probably in on Lackey as well (and presumably Lackey is the more desirable commodity). But only one team can get Lackey, and there's more than one team that wants him. He speculates that the Braves might be able to get another team to take $39 million of the $45 million still owed to Lowe, which would be ideal. For what it's worth, Lowe says he wants to stay in Atlanta . Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker translates a Japanese report that names the Braves as one of ...

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mlbtraderumors.com 12/3/2009 — 3:57pm: Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com has the contract details. Saito will earn a $3.2MM base salary with another $2.3MM in incentives. Interestingly, all but $500K of the incentives are based on games finished, which should be Wagner's ...
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mlbnotebook.com 12/3/2009 — MLBTR : Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports that free agent reliever Takashi Saito is close to signing a one year deal worth $3MM with the Braves . Thoughts: What did I say about the Braves? Oh yeah, that they would go after a right handed late innings reliever. Yet, no one ...
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sports.yahoo.com 12/1/2009 — Former Dodgers closer Takashi Saito (notes) is a very popular man these days , according to the Chicago Tribune. And with an ERA of 2.43 this past season in 56 games for the Boston Red Sox , why shouldn't the 39-year-old Japanese native be a ...
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talkingchop.com 12/4/2009 —   Here is the Atlanta Braves newest bullpen pitcher, Takashi Saito : He looks good in 40.... which will also be his age next year, in case you needed a reminder. Here are some paraphrased quotes from the presser: Wagner and Saito ...
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