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November 30th, 2007

Royals Sign Yabuta

The Kansas City Royals have signed Japanese right-hander Yasuhiko Yabuta to a 2-year, $6 million deal. Yabuta, who turns 35 in June, has spent his entire 12-year career with the Chiba Lotte Marines and been a fairly effective reliever over the past four seasons.
Yabuta emphasized new Kansas City manager Trey Hillman’s presence as a factor […]

By Geoff Young -- 0 comments

September 24th, 2007

Who Might Be Coming Over from Japan in 2008?

That’s the question Jackson Broder asks at East Windup Chronicle. He profiles several hitters and pitchers playing in Japan’s NPB who could make the jump to North America.
Kosuke Fukudome of the Chunichi Dragons has been getting a fair amount of play as a potential impact outfielder should he cross the pond. Jackson compares him to […]

By Geoff Young -- 3 comments

June 28th, 2007

Sosa to All-Star Game?

I have to admit, I’m not a fan of the All-Star game. That said, the notion that Sammy Sosa, a designated hitter who can’t crack an 800 OPS while playing half his games in Arlington, might make the American League squad offends me more than a little bit.
Mark Teixeira would be the obvious choice to […]

By Geoff Young -- 2 comments