AKINORI IWAMURA RUMORS
Akinori Iwamura to play in Japan in 2011
Infielder Akinori Iwamura will return to Japan for the 2011 season. According to Sanspo (via NPB Tracker’s Patrick Newman), Rakuten has a basic agreement with Iwamura.
Iwamura spent time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Oakland Athletics in 2010
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November 13, 2010
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November 13, 2010
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Iwamura’s bidding starts on November 1st
The bidding for the infielder Akinori Iwamura starts on November 1st according to NPBTracker Twitter account. The Akuten Golden Eagles are hoping for a posting fee of $16000-$17000.
On October 4th, Iwamura was released by the A’s. In ten games with
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October 31, 2010
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October 31, 2010
Oakland Signs Akinori Iwamura
Iwamura was signed by Oakland after being released by the Pirates.
The Oakland Athletics have signed Akinori Iwamura after the former Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman was released on Friday. Iwamura hit for a .182/.292/.267 line in 165 at-bats with the Pirates this year, followed by a .264/.404/.393 line in 163 at-bats in AAA. The Pirates traded Jesse Chavez for Iwamura last...
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September 13, 2010
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September 13, 2010
Who Knew Aki Iwamura Had A Blog?
The Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to complete a trade with second baseman Akinori Iwamura. It was announced in this post that he will (gotta pay the bills) join the Pirates AAA Indianapolis Indians on Friday. The story also mentions his blog twice, but doesn’t link to it.
NEW YORK (Kyodo) — Japanese second baseman Akinori Iwamura, who has been dropped from the...
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June 23, 2010
Akinori Iwamura Optioned to AAA
The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn't find anyone to take Akinori Iwamura off their hands, which is interesting considering the Pirates were most likely looking at picking up the bulk of Iwamura's salary, and have optioned Iwamura to AAA. Iwamura will now have the choice of accepting the option and going to Indianapolis, or declining the option and becoming a free agent. If Iwamura...
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June 22, 2010
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June 22, 2010
Akinori Iwamura Designated for Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Akinori Iwamura for assignment, clearing room for Pedro Alvarez to be added to the 25-man roster. Iwamura had a very disappointing season with the Pirates, hitting for a .182/.292/.267 line in 165 at-bats. He was acquired in the off-season in exchange for Jesse Chavez, who coincidentally was optioned to AAA by the Atlanta Braves yesterday...
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June 16, 2010
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June 16, 2010
Akinori Iwamura Thanks The Tampa Fans
I didn’t see this until I got back from out of town this weekend, and caught up on some Rays reading, but Akinori Iwamura apparently took a full page ad out in the St Petersburg Times thanking the Rays fans. A really nice gesture from a guy who will be missed in the Bay Area.
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December 15, 2009
What Team is Trading For Akinori Iwamura?
It looks like the Rays are on the verge of trading Akinori Iwamura, but no one seems to know the other team involved:"Just got back to New York and heard from an industry source who's not with the Rays that they are on the verge of completing a trade of 2B Akinori Iwamura.The Rays were looking to do some kind of deal since they weren't planning to pick up the $4.85-million...
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November 03, 2009
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November 03, 2009
Cubs Potential Offseason Targets: Akinori Iwamura
Let's move back to the infield and check in on another possible second basemen...the Rays Akinori Iwamura.
Year
Age
Tm
G
PA
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SB
CS
BB
SO
BA
OBP
SLG
OPS
OPS+
2007
28
TBD
123
559
491
82
140
21
10
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October 28, 2009
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October 28, 2009
Who In The World Is Akinori Iwamura?
Tampa Bay's Akinori Iwamura had an impressive first week in the Majors and has made it onto The Lady's list of favorite Asian players.
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April 10, 2007
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April 10, 2007
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