Fantasy Spotlight: Akinori Otsuka
RobinSports.com writer Josh Stapleton chimes in on his daily spotlight on attractive fantasy baseball talent. Today's focus is Texas Rangers pitcher Akinori Otsuka! This column is a must-read for fantasy baseball performers looking to get an edge on your competition!
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June 26, 2007
Discuss
ESPN to Reynolds: "Don't hug it out, bitch."
It will be interesting to see how the Harold Reynolds situation shakes out in the next couple of weeks. I have to say, I am more than a little surprised as I'm sure many of you are. As a long time Mariners fan, I would have expected this kind of behavior from Henry Cotto or Scott Bankhead but certainly not from the best non-obvious-steroid-using second baseman to ever play for...
Via Patriots Nation
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July 26, 2006
PRO Rumors from Japan: Hichori Morimot, Hisashi Iwakuma, Yu Darvish, Akinori Otsuka
Here are a few PRO Rumors courtesy of NPB Tracker:
Hichori Morimoto has racked up enough service time for international free agency. When asked about it, Morimoto said, “I’m interested, you know, in America”, then added, “I care about how other teams evaluate me, but playing for the Fighters is the best.”
Hisashi Iwakuma has also qualified for domestic free agency, but...
Via PRO Rumors
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June 14, 2010
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June 14, 2010
Akinori Otsuka Headed For Elbow Surgery?
The Newberg Report passes along a comment reportedly made by Rangers GM Jon Daniels yesterday. Apparently, Daniels told the crowd that he non-tendered Akinori Otsuka because he's headed for elbow surgery. The status of Aki's elbow had been a mystery up to this point, though there had be...
Via mlbtraderumors.com
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January 11, 2008
White out.
Jon Daniels apparently shared some interesting news at a Rangers fan event yesterday, responding to a question about Akinori Otsuka's status by noting that the righthander, who turns 36 this Sunday, i...
Via newbergreport.com
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January 11, 2008
Gagne to Begin Season on DL
The glass slipper hasn't fit for Eric Gagne yet, and Akinori Otsuka owners are grinning. For Gagne owners, you have to keep your lips zipped. This could be a blessing in disguise, as the Rangers are intelligently giving Gagne more time to fully prepare for the season. This isn't a health setback?or is it? The AP reports:
"The move will be retroactive to Wednesday...
Via MVN
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March 30, 2007
Hello Otsuka - Goodbye Gagne (for now)
Gagne is starting the year on the DL. But you knew that would happen in December. If you didnt back up Gagne with Otsuka in your fantasy league, shame on you. The Rangers are claiming that Gagne is not hurt but they just want to get him some more work. Thats a good idea since his fastball was about equal in speed to Tim Wakefield's this spring.
Via dallasnews.com
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March 29, 2007
The Great Gagne
Its been two and a half years since Eric Gagne has been able to toe the rubber for the Los Angeles Dodgers while being completely healthy. He'll get his chance again this year, only this time it will be in Arlington, Texas. Gagne and the Rangers finalized a one year deal worth $6 million dollars, with incentives escalating up to an extra $5 million. He has also been named the...
Via Sportable
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December 20, 2006
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December 20, 2006
Relief Rumors Begin...
According to the New York Post, Washington's Chad Cordero and John Rauch, Pittsburgh's Solomon Torres, and Texas pitchers Eric Gagne and Akinori Otsuka will most likely be on the trading block as the trading deadline approaches. All of these pitchers could make a strong contribution to the Mets bullpen.
Via Hot Stove New York
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June 12, 2007
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June 12, 2007
Gagne To The Dbacks?
This one doesn't make a whole lot of sense to us with Jose Valverde being named the the All Star squad but rumors are that the Dbacks are one of the top suitors for Eric Gagne's services.
Teams are lining up to pluck away the top two members of the Rangers' bullpen, and Jon Daniels is in "listening mode."
MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan has the scoop...
Via Fanster
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July 02, 2007
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July 02, 2007
Flash Gordon leaves camp with forearm, elbow stiffness
Not to speculate, but when Gordon is having arm problems, it's usually serious. As the Beerleaguer says "The Phillies brass will try to spin this as a routine exam, but get real." Gordon will meet with team doctor Michael Ciccotti today.
Expect to hear rumors of the Phillies acquiring Mike MacDougal, Akinori Otsuka or Scott Linebrink. Even if Gordon turns out to...
Via beerleaguer.typepad.com
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March 14, 2007
Teixeira to the Bronx: When, Not If?
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Texas Rangers have been scouting Yankee prospects in expectation that the Bombers will make a run at acquiring first baseman Mark Teixeira.
The Rangers are reportedly seeking rookie pitcher Phil Hughes in return. The Yanks consider Hughes "untouchable" and the Rangers are dreaming if they think he can be had for...
Via Hot Stove New York
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June 20, 2007
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June 20, 2007
Today's Links-Bears Break My Heart Edition
Bears lose in a nailbiter. Just kidding everyone, it wasn't a nailbiter. Bears just flat out lost, and it sucks.Akinori Otsuka a Cub? If he has recovered from that surgery it would be perfect. Sorry if I'm not totally sold on Bob Howry 2.0 (Kevin Gregg)Ben Gordon passes Scottie Pippen on the ...
Via Not Qualified To Comment
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December 29, 2008
Saturday Morning Rangers Notes
The Rangers ink right-hander Jason Davis; Josh Hamilton's interview with The Ticket's Norm Hitzges; has Texas fallen out of the running for free agent starter Bartolo Colon?
Via MVN
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January 06, 2008
Otsuka Undergoes Elbow Surgery; Jennings To Texas?
Former Ranger Akinori Otsuka undergoes potentially season-ending elbow surgery; Texas closes in on a Major League deal with free agent right-hander Jason Jennings, ticket prices at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington are on the rise once again.
Via MVN
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January 11, 2008
Tom Hicks' Greatest Hits
Whatever else you want to say about Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, and we'll probably say it a couple of paragraphs from now, the man can blast his former players. When asked about some of his biggest mistakes as owner of the Rangers, Hicks said this:
"Juan Gonzalez for $24 million after he came off steroids, probably, we just gave that money away."
Aside from...
Via Select Site
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June 21, 2007
Orioles Spoil Rangers' Home Opener
Aubrey Huff and the Baltimore Orioles wreck the Texas Rangers' Tuesday afternoon homecoming festivities.
Via MVN
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April 10, 2008
Tuesday Evening Rangers Notes
The future Hall of Fame credentials of Michael Young; why Jarrod Saltalamacchia should be a lock for the Rangers' 25-man roster out of spring training; is club owner Tom Hicks on the brink of selling off his ownership share in Liverpool FC?
Via MVN
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January 23, 2008
The King of Dumpster Diving (AKA Kevin Towers) to Join Yanks as Consulant?
According to a tweet (the most official and scientific of all resources!) today by Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Yankees plan to announce a deal with former Padres GM Kevin Towers sometime before Spring Training, most likely as some sort of "special consultant" (the Cash Man ain't going anywhere, simmer down). Buster Olney predicted it back in October, and Towers...
Via Yankees Chick
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January 28, 2010
Rumor: Mets pursuing SP Chris Young
If this comes to fruition it would be an excellent first signing by the new front office. The 31 y/o right hander has had several seasons that were injured plagued which will bring his price down, but when he is able to make his starts still shows signs of the All-Star caliber pitcher. In 2007 he missed several starts in Aug. due to a oblique injury but still ended up leading the...
Via Mets Fever
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November 29, 2010
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November 29, 2010
SF Giants: One Roster Spot Left (via ArmchairGM)
Dirtlocker points for: Jeremy Affeldt, Mike Cameron, Pedro Feliz, Troy Glaus, Bill Hall, Akinori Otsuka, Scott Rolen, Aaron Rowand, Brian Cashman We are officially one month away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, and it appears as if Brian Sabean and the Giants front office ar...
Via Dirtlocker.com
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January 25, 2008
Brewers Rock Rangers, 12-6; Millwood On The Comeback Trail?
The hidden power of unearned runs, Kevin Millwood's successful simulated game on Wednesday, and more news and notes from Texas Rangers spring training camp in Surprise, Arizona.
Via MVN
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March 06, 2008
Washington Wants Proven Closer if Feliz Moves
Jon Daniels has made some stinker deals in his brief stint as the Rangers GM.Adrian Gonzalez and Chris Young for Akinori Otsuka. Um, right.He's also made some good ones, highlighted by the Mark Teixeira deal to Atlanta that brought Neftali Feliz, Matt Harrison and Elvis Andrus.Now, Daniels might have to make another key deal if Feliz ends up becoming a starter this year, which...
Via NBC Dallas- Fort Worth
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March 16, 2011
Your Morning Dump... Where the road trip could have been better
Every morning, we compile the
links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline.
Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.At another time, at another point of the season, a .500
record on a demanding three-city, 10-game road trip would have been
perfectly acceptable, especially when the gauntlet of opponents boast,
arguably...
Via Ted's Army
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August 16, 2010
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August 16, 2010
Series Preview: Padres (13-19) vs Cubs (17-14)
What a crummy weekend of baseball. Strangely enough the Cubs won the Sunday game despite the fact that Marshall gave the shakiest pitching performance of the weekend. He didn’t seem to have anything working for him but somehow escaped with a win - as if we all don’t already know how useless pitcher wins are. Derrek Lee did not play the entire weekend, and Aramis Ramirez...
Via Another Cubs Blog
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May 11, 2009
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