NORICHIKA AOKI RUMORS
Player Profile #168: Norichika Aoki | OF | KC
Norichika Aoki came over the the states before the 2012 season at 30 years of age. Now in his third year, the 32-year-old, speedy, slap hitting, probably-should-be-better-at-defense outfielder will suit up for the Royals, a team that really kind of needs to win this year after selling their soul to the Rays for two years of James Shields.
First, I’d like to praise Aoki on his incredible...
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January 11, 2014
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Aoki gives Kansas City Royals a true leadoff hitter
The Royals may have found their leadoff hitter for 2014.
Kansas City swung a deal this week, sending left-handed pitcher Will Smith to Milwaukee in exchange for Norichika Aoki. With Alex Gordon hitting in the leadoff spot for most of the season in 2013, the Royals struggled to get prototypical production from that spot in the lineup.
In 2013, Royals’ leadoff hitters ranked in...
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December 07, 2013
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Brewers Wednesday: Norichika Aoki on paternity list
The Milwaukee Brewers have placed right fielder Norichika Aoki on the paternity list, as his wife is expected to give birth to their second child on Thursday.
To fill Aoki's spot on the roster, the Brewers have recalled outfielder Josh Prince from Triple-A Nashville. According to MLB rules, Aoki can stay on the paternity list up to three days.
Aoki has been on high alert over...
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June 19, 2013
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There's So Much Aoki, You Have No Idea What to Do - (This Includes An Explanation)
I've really been bothered by something involving the previous artwork. My closest guess would be that I forgot to include a nightmare-free version, as well. This is not Norichika Aoki's fault, at all. It's mine, because I can't draw facial hair, so that will not be included in this one. Also, there's a nice background that is kind of like what you'd see on...
Via Brewers Bar
June 16, 2013
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WHAT A RIPOFF
Aoki gives Reds fan an imaginary foul ball
There are rivalries, and there are rivalries. Real rivalries go deep, here the Milwaukee Brewers RF Norichika Aoki wants none of giving a Cincinnati Reds fan the ball after he makes a catch near the wall. Or more likely, he probably didn’t know what the fan was asking for (as Aoki gives him an awkward “low five”). Watch the funny moments (courtesy of MLB.com): The Reds...
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June 15, 2013
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RF Aoki puts in extra work for Brewers
When Norichika Aoki came over from Japan, he had his routine.
He'd followed it for years, taking 1,000 swings a day, arriving earlier than almost everyone to take extra batting practice before games. While that worked in Japan, the grind of the big league season wasn't allowing him to continue the extra work without wearing down.
The Brewers asked Aoki to cut down on some...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin
February 24, 2013
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Report: Aoki will skip World Baseball Classic
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Norichika Aoki will not participate in the World Baseball Classic, according to a report from the Japanese newspaper Nikkansports.
Aoki has reportedly told Japan manager Koji Yamamoto that he is skipping the tournament in order to prepare for his second season with the Brewers. The World Baseball Classic runs from March 2-19 and interferes with major...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin
November 14, 2012
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Aoki has given Brewers needed boost
MILWAUKEE Norichika Aoki could feel his muscles aching, day after day, as the middle of June wore on during his rookie season in America. He was tired -- there was no disputing that -- but for the first time in his career, he didn't know what to do about it.
Aoki had been one of the most consistent players in Japan before signing with the Milwaukee Brewers in the offseason...
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July 09, 2012
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Two homers, two pies for Aoki, translator
MILWAUKEE -- There are plenty of similarities between baseball in Japan and in the major leagues, but Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Norichika Aoki found out Thursday that there is at least one significant difference. After hitting a walk-off home run to beat the Chicago Cubs, the Japanese star -- as well as his translator -- were greeted with shaving cream pies in the face in the...
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June 07, 2012
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Brewers' Aoki looks like intriguing import
Norichika Aoki feels quite comfortable in the batter's box. The native of Hyuga City, Japan, proved as much Sunday, when he hammered a full-count, two-out offering from Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw over the fence for a homer. That round-tripper was part of a stretch in which Aoki produced 10 hits in 16 Cactus League at-bats with his new squad, the Brewers -- much to the delight...
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March 26, 2012
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