Brian Bannister Says Sayonara
On the bright side, Brian Bannister has the mathematical chops to convert dollars to yen.
Bannister agreed to a deal with the Tokyo Giants today for the 2011 season with an option for 2012. Bannister was non-tendered in November and became a free agent. With the Royals, he’d compiled a 5.13 ERA over 629 innings.
There were some rumblings a team might take a shot at him...
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January 06, 2011
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Brian Bannister on BP Radio
I came across an entertaining, brief interview with Brian Bannister on Baseball Prospectus radio. Bannister’s one of those players that I think most fans really enjoy – he’s accessible, he’s definitely put a lot of effort into parlaying a fairly weak skill set (relative to most pitchers) into an average major league career, and for those in the statistical...
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May 29, 2010
Brian Bannister Bullpen Bound
Brian Bannister has struggled since April ended, going 6-10 with a 6.77 ERA since then. He’s given up 23 homers in 22 starts. His K/BB ratio leaves a lot to be desired – 75/47 over 124 innings.
So recent news that he’ll be skipped for a few starts shouldn’t surprise anybody. Over the years, Bannister has been a major proponent of using advanced statistics...
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August 08, 2010
Brian Bannister to DL; Jai Miller Promoted
So it appears that Brian Bannister’s “mechanical problems” are being blamed on right rotator cuff tendinitis. His last appearance was on August 8, so he could come back as early as the 23rd, but it’s unlikely. This smells a bit like the Chris Hayes shuffle the Royals did in Omaha when a roster spot needed to be freed up.
With the success of Bryan Bullington...
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August 17, 2010
Brian Bannister Quits Japan, Gets the Hell Out of Dodge
According to a report from Japan’s Yomiuri Giants, former Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister has responded to last month’s earthquake and tsunami by quitting his job, fleeing the country and quitting professional baseball forever. Apparently he left the country on March 16, and the team is just getting around to finding out about it now.
Bannister is ditching...
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April 26, 2011
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April 26, 2011
Bannister signs with Tokyo Giants
Seems a bit odd that former Met and rookie of the year candidate Brian Bannister had to accept a one year deal in Japan. After being drafted by the Mets in 2003 in the 7th round, Bannister was off to a decent start to his major league career in 2006. He made six starts with a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 4.26 before blowing out his hamstring against the Giants while running...
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January 07, 2011
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January 07, 2011
Former Met Brian Bannister Heading East...Far East
Former Met Brian Bannister, who refused an assignment to AAA Omaha (KC Royals), has decided to take his "talents" to Japan. It is being reported that Bannister has signed a one year deal with the Tokyo Giants. Bannister, who as a rookie beat out Aaron Heilman for the final slot in the Mets starting rotation in 2006, was traded to Kansas City that December for Fire-Balling...
Via Long Island Met Fan
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January 07, 2011
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January 07, 2011
RHP Brian Bannister becomes free agent
According to a Kansas City Royals press release, the team assigned right-handed pitcher Brian Bannister outright to Triple-A Omaha. Rather than accept the assignment, Bannister chose to become a free agent. In a parallel move, the team designated Brian An
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November 10, 2010
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November 10, 2010
Bannister and the Boys in Blue Blast the Bengals to Take Series
Right-hander Brian Bannister won his fifth consecutive start Sunday to help the Kansas City Royals take two of three from Detroit.
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June 07, 2010
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June 07, 2010
Royals Roll Into Fenway to Take on Red Hot Red Sox
Brian Bannister and the Kansas City Royals begin a four-game series in Boston Thursday night.
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May 27, 2010
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May 27, 2010
Bannister Shuts Down Sizzlin’ Rays, Royals Squeak Out Win
Brian Bannister tossed seven dominant innings Friday in leading the Kansas City Royals to victory in Tampa Bay.
Via isportsweb.com
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April 30, 2010
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April 30, 2010
Royals put Bannister on DL
The Kansas City Royals have placed pitcher Brian Bannister on the 15-day disabled list because of right rotator cuff tendinitis.
Via Miami Herald
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August 17, 2010
Ex-Royals pitcher Bannister signs with Yomiuri
Tribune News Services
TOKYO -- Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister has signed a contract with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Central League.
The 29-year-old right-hander signed a one-year deal worth $1.8 million Saturday.
Bannister went 7-12 with a 6.34 ERA in 24 games for the Kansas City Royals before becoming a free agent at the end of the 2010 season.
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January 07, 2011
Bannister eyes Tuesday return
Brian Bannister will make his first Major League start Tuesday since Aug. 2 when he lost at Oakland, giving up five runs on seven hits and four walks over five innings.
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September 05, 2010
Royals Start West Coast Trip in Oakland
Righty Brian Bannister takes the hill Monday night for the Kansas City Royals as they open a 9-game West Coast swing in Oakland.
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August 02, 2010
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August 02, 2010
Bannister working on mechanics in bullpen
Brian Bannister's assignment from the rotation to the Royals' bullpen hasn't resulted in any game action, but he's still working on smoothing out his pitching mechanics.
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August 15, 2010
Bannister's struggles continue in Royals' 6-0 loss to Oakland
Right-hander Brian Bannister struggled again Monday night in a 6-0 loss to the A's at the Oakland Coliseum. He threw 107 pitches in just five innings while allowing five runs and seven hits.
Via kansascity.com
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August 02, 2010
Royals P Bannister leaving for Japan (AP)
Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister has signed a contract with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Central League. The 29-year-old right-hander signed a one-year deal worth $1.8 million, the team announced Saturday. Bannister went 7-12 with a 6.34 ERA in 24 games for the Kansas City Royals before becoming a free agent at the end of the 2010 season.
Via Yahoo! Sports
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January 08, 2011
Royals cut pitcher Brian Bannister in start to busy day of roster moves
Brian Bannister will likely try his cerebral approach to pitching next year in a new uniform after choosing to become a free agent Wednesday rather than accept an outright assignment to Class AAA Omaha.
Via kansascity.com
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November 10, 2010
Bannister to be skipped in next rotation turn
Brian Bannister, who has gone seven straight starts without a victory, will be skipped in the next turn of the Royals' rotation.
Via royals.com
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August 06, 2010
Brian Bannister Leaves Yomiuri Giants
Pitcher Brian Bannister left the Yomiuri Giants on March 16th after last month's earthquake and tsunami, according to the AP. Bannister told Japanese baseball officials he has no further plans to pitch in Japan or the U.S. this year.
Bannister, 30, elected free agency after being outrighted by the Royals in November following a 6.34 ERA campaign. As far as I can tell,...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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April 26, 2011
Former Royals pitcher Bannister inks deal in Japan
Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister has signed a contract with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Central League.
Via CBSSports.com
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January 08, 2011
Bannister reportedly signs deal with Japanese team
It may be a while before former Royals right-hander Brian Bannister is in the big leagues again. According to FoxSports.com, Bannister has signed a one-year contract with the Tokyo Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball. The deal reportedly also carries an option for 2012.
Via kansascity.com
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January 06, 2011
Former Royals righty Bannister headed to Japan
Former Royals starter Brian Bannister has signed a one-year deal with a club option for 2012 with the Yomiuri Giants of the Japanese Central League.
Via royals.com
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January 07, 2011
Former Royals pitcher Bannister signs with Yomiuri
Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister has signed a contract with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Central League.
Via Miami Herald
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January 08, 2011
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