TAKASHI SAITO RUMORS

MLB players donate $310K to Japan

Major leaguers have donated $310,000 from their Players Trust to help victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The grant announced Wednesday will go to Points of Light and be used by its Japanese affiliate, Hands on Tokyo. The Major League Baseball Players Association said the funds will help expand a mobile Community Cafe. ''The effects of the earthquake and tsunami...
Via Fox Sports  |  7 days ago

MLB players donate $310,000 to Japan relief

Major leaguers have donated $310,000 from their Players Trust to help victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The grant announced Wednesday will go to Points of Light and be used by its Japanese affiliate, Hands on Tokyo. The Major League Baseball Players Association said the funds will help expand a mobile Community Cafe. ''The effects of the earthquake and tsunami...
Via Fox Sports  |  7 days ago

D-backs' Saito makes rehab start in Single-A

Diamondbacks reliever Takashi Saito moved one step closer to returning Thursday night by making his first rehab appearance with Single-A Visalia. Starting for the Rawhide, Saito faced four batters in one inning of work, allowing a single and a walk before a double play ended the inning. Saito, 42, has been sidelined with a right calf strain since April 4, when he tweaked the calf...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  April 19, 2012

Saito to DL; Miley makes opening-day roster

PHOENIX -- Diamondbacks reliever Takashi Saito will open the season on the disabled list with a medial right calf strain, D-backs manager Kirk Gibson said Wednesday. Saito, 42, tweaked the calf warming up on Tuesday and was scratched from a scheduled appearance in Tuesday's exhibition at Chase Field. He went for an MRI on Wednesday morning, and the injury was a little more serious...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  April 04, 2012

D-backs willing to gamble on Saito's health

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When the Diamondbacks signed reliever Takashi Saito to a one-year contract this offseason, they knew exactly what they were getting into. They were so aware of the 42-year-old's injury history they didnt even have him take a physical, because they knew he would probably fail it. The Diamondbacks decided Saito was worth the risk. "We felt that the risk...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  February 21, 2012

Takashi Saito Joins Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with All-Star right-handed pitcher Takashi Saito on a one-year contract worth a reported $1.75 million. The D-backs have fortified their bullpen significantly this winter after already having markedly improved upon the 2010 model.
Via diamondbacks.scout.com  |  December 15, 2011

D-backs announce Saito deal

PHOENIX -- As initially reported Monday, the Arizona Diamondbacks formally announced a contract agreement with 41-year-old relief pitcher Takashi Saito. The one-year deal will pay him 1.75 million. The former All-Star went 4-2 with a 2.03 ERA in 30 relief appearances for the NL Central-champion Milwaukee Brewers last season. Saito is 21-15 with 84 saves and a 2.18 ERA over parts...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  December 14, 2011

Arizona signs RHP Saito to 1-year contract

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached agreement on a one-year, $1.75 million contract with 41-year-old right-hander Takashi Saito. The former All-Star went 4-2 with a 2.03 ERA in 30 relief appearances for the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers last season. Saito is 21-15 with 84 saves and a 2.18 ERA over parts of six seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston, Atlanta and...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 14, 2011

Diamondbacks, P Saito agree to 1-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year contract with veteran reliever Takashi Saito. The deal is worth $1.75 million for the 41-year-old righthander. Saito had a strong season with the Milwaukee Brewers last season, posting a 2.03 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings. He has also spent time with the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  December 13, 2011

Brewers decline arbitration on P Saito

The Milwaukee Brewers have declined to offer arbitration to reliever Takashi Saito, making him a free agent.Saito, 41, posted a 2.03 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings last season.He has also spent time with the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  November 16, 2011
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