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  1. Spitball
    I have heard similar stories. I know his last two outings saw him throw 160 pitches in game six of the Japanese Series, and then come back the very next day to close out game seven with 15 more pitches. Can you imagine an American team doing either? He also threw 359 innings and had 9 complete games before he turned 20. As a 24 year-old, he has already thrown 1315 innings with 53 complete games. I hope someone else gambles $100 million (with signing fee) on this guy's uncertain future.
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    When he is posted, I imagine Tanaka will sign a ridiculously high priced contract for a bunch of years. I just hope it isn't with the Red Sox. Tanaka is apparently an amazing 24 year-old pitcher with a great arsenal of pitches. He is coming off a 24-0 season. Statistically, he was even better in 2011. He seems like a great pitcher, but at what price? If he signs a Cliff Lee-like contract or greater, I'd rather the Red Sox pass. They don't need any monster long term contracts on pitchers or anyone else. Besides the fact Tanaka would bring a distracting sideshow of press form America and Japan, the kid has already pitched a lot of baseball at an early age. He has pitched over 1300 innings and has over 50 complete games. His k/9 rate was below 8.0 for only the second time in his career last season. These numbers might not mean a thing, but they may if the Sox are about to sink a lot of money and years into a pitcher. There will be ridiculous dollars thrown at the guy.
  3. Spitball
    Tanaka comes down to the Yankees. If they want him, I believe they will get him. It really sucks because Bud Selig has decided to suspend Alex Rodriguez. His decision gives the Yankees the salary relief they need to sign the best available players to outlandish salaries and drive up salaries throughout the game. I believe Selig has conspired to return the Yankees to contention, but has been bad, bad for baseball.
  4. Spitball
    Haha! I am definitely a pick nitter, UN. Sk, you make a good point, but the math does not necessarily significantly support Ellsbury increasing his homerun numbers on the road.
  5. Spitball
    I think the 350 number represented his at bats at home. He would then in theory have about the same number of at bats on the road. His road homerun total would not go up at the same rate.
  6. Spitball
    A-Rod is a f***ing idiot, but why are the Yankees so sure they are off the hook? Why is Bud Selig helping them?
  7. Spitball
    I don't understand where the Yankees are getting all this luxury tax room, or are they now ignoring the penalty. Or are they that certain that Alex Rodriquez is going to be suspended? And why has Bud Selig decided to save the MFY from their foolish signing of A Rod during the 2007 Word Series? It makes me very angry, btw.
  8. Spitball
    Try this link. Click on the second page and scroll down: http://www.vividseats.com/mlb-baseball/boston-red-sox-tickets.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=MLB+Baseball&utm_term=buy+red+sox+tickets&vkid=247670&gclid=COWIsbndq7sCFUho7AodwWsApQ There are other sites as well.
  9. Spitball
    With the qualifying offer handicapping Drew's ability to sign elsewhere, he might come as a bargain. In my opinion, the Sox are better with Drew at short and Bogaerts at third. Middlebrooks is too streaky and does not get on base. I am not sure if he will improve his approach at the plate.
  10. Spitball
    I think Drew may find it difficult to find a decent contract proposal since the Sox made him a qualifying offer. He may have to come crawling back with no other options.
  11. Spitball
    I can see the Yankees trading for Brandon Phillips. The Reds want to trade his bad contract and need a center fielder. Gardner would be a decent stopgap while Billy Hamilton develops on-base skills at AAA. The Yankee outfield is now crowded with Soriano, Ellsbury, Beltran, Ichiro, and Gardner.
  12. Spitball
    I found this article interesting. The author explains why Choo's splits should not be a concern going forward: http://espn.go.com/mlb/hotstove13/story/_/id/10079533/discount-free-agents-shin-soo-choo-curtis-granderson-stephen-drew-hit-lefties-mlb
  13. Spitball
    Right, and Choo actually got on base at a .347 rate against lefties this past year compared to Ellsbury's .323 On Base Percentage versus left-handed pitching.
  14. Spitball
    Honestly, I prefer Choo. Put him in right field, and he is probably the better player. He has a better arm, more power, and has a much better ability to get on base. If I need a center fielder, I'll take Ellsbury. Choo has the other areas covered.
  15. Spitball
    I wonder about the timing of this trade. Had the Reds and Red Sox been in negotiations before the signing of Pierzynski ? The Reds received the D'backs 6th best prospect.
  16. Spitball
    Pierzynski walked eleven times last season, and I believe two of those were intentional. I would have preferred Hanigan and his .359 OBP.
  17. Spitball
    Dexter Fowler career slash in Colorado is .298/.395/.485. On the road it is .241/.333/.361.
  18. Spitball
    They will have to trade for Hanigan as he is not a free agent. I am guessing you know that, but your wording is a bit confusing.
  19. Spitball
    I agree, but with McCann signed and Salty likely to sign a three year $30,000,000 contract, Hanigan's value is growing. I believe the Sox need to move quickly with an offer. Honestly, Cincinnati must absolutely move either Hanigan or Mesoraco at this point. Mesoraco is the former number one pick, has the higher upside offensively, and is cheaper. Hanigan must go. The question is how much will teams be willing to pay for a superior defensive catcher with decent on base skills. Imo, he will not require a very top prospect, but he might command a Brentz if teams become desperate for a superior defensive catcher with very good OBP skills. He is a better option than A.J. Pierzynski who has a piss poor OBP.
  20. Spitball
    He was injured much of the season and pushed to the bench by former number one pick Devin Mesoraco. Before last season, he had a career OBP of .369. And of course there is his defense...and Andover connection.
  21. Spitball
    With Hanigan's defense, framing abilities, and career OBP, I assume he would point in his direction. Btw, Hanigan is from Andover, Massachusetts.
  22. Spitball
    He has been signed to a five-year, $85MM deal with a sixth-year vesting option. I am guessing they are going forward without Granderson and counting on Cano coming down a considerable number of dollars. Or are they confident A-Rod will be suspended for a significant amount of time?
  23. Spitball
    Hanigan was injured much of last season with a sprained wrist and a strained oblique. Coupled with the Reds' desire to develop former number one pick Devin Mesaroca, Hanigan didn't get on track offensively last season. Before last season though, he had an impressive .369 OBP.
  24. Spitball
    I am hoping the Sox can buy low on Cincinnati catcher Ryan Hanigan. The guy is from Andover and a well kept secret coming off an injury filled season. Forget the hype for Yadier Molina, this guy is the best defensive catcher in baseball. Plus, outside of last season when he was hurt, he has been a decent offensive catcher. Hanigan and Ross would give the Sox a great catching combo while Christian Vazquez develops. Cincinnati needs to move Hanigan to give former top prospect Mesoraco a chance to develop so he should not cost much in the way of prospects.
  25. Spitball
    Haha! That is an example and not an elaboration.
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