MASAHIDE KOBAYASHI RUMORS

Yomiuri Giants Sign Masahide Kobayashi

The Yomiuri Giants signed reliever Masahide Kobayashi, according to Kyodo News.  The 35-year-old righty was released by the Indians in July. I was in favor of Kobayashi's two-year, $6.25MM deal in November of 2007.  However, he posted a 5.10 ERA with plenty of hits and home runs over his 65.3 inning MLB career.
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  December 01, 2009
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Indians Release Masa Kobayashi

According to Japan's Sponichi, via NPB Tracker, Masahide Kobayashi was granted his release Sunday from the Indians.
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  July 19, 2009
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Wakeup Wahoo: Cliff Leeeee; Pinning down the Picks

Cliff Lee Cliff Lee Cliff Lee! Fausto looks to regain his form and rehab updates galore. Plus, Mike Hargrove want's to manage again?
Via The Tribe Daily  |  August 16, 2008
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Shake It Off, Rafy

Not that the Indians were winning the game at the time, but an eight-run eighthinning sure didn't help matters much. Not long after I have spent the majority of this month praising his work, Rafael Perez went "Masa" on us and gave up three earned runs without even recording an out. Eddie Mujica poured some salt on the wound by allowing four earned in an inning of work...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  August 15, 2008
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LOLTribe: Ben Francisco's Grady Impression and Masa's Gift To Sal Fasano

LOLTribe for Friday August First. Cleveland Indians Sal Fasano receives a gift from Masahide Kobayashi and Ben Francisco busts out his best Grady Sizemore impression.
Via The Tribe Daily  |  August 01, 2008
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Joe Borowski and Dollar Beer Night

Joe Borowski will be making a rehab appearance for the Tribe's Single-A affiliate Lake County Captains. Now, if you're thinking, "Why would I travel to see a washed-up closer," you're not alone.
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  May 16, 2008
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Betancourt? Kobayashi? Borowski?

Les gives his opinion on who should close out games for the Tribe?his answer may surprise you.
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  May 16, 2008
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And the new Tribe closer is...

Joe Borowski has been placed on the DL with a right triceps strain (and I pulled my gluteus spending too much time on the computer). Convenient or actual, Borowski has an injury and won't be coming out of the Tribe bullpen in the ninth inning - at least for a while. So who will? The consensus in the media seems to be that Raffie Betancourt will get the job. It'...
Via Tribe Fan in Yankeeland  |  April 15, 2008
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Add Alert - Rafael Betancourt Closing In Cleveland; Joe Borowski To The DL

With Joe Borowski headed to the disabled list, Rafael Betancourt will be the new closer in Cleveland. We take a look at his fantasy value and offer some performance projections.
Via Fantasy Sports Experience  |  April 15, 2008
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Indians Close To Agreement With Kobayashi

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Cleveland Indians are close to agreeing to a contract with Japanese relief pitcher Masahide Kobayashi. He is taking his physical for the team today.
Via hotfootblog.com  |  November 20, 2007
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