McClue on Bannister
Via The Book Blog, Bob McClure talks about Brian Bannister with David Laurila.
As a pitcher, what I’m trying to do is keep you off balance just enough, and locate my pitches. I’m trying to get ahead in the count, keep you off balance, and make pitches. That’s all I’m trying to do. I don’t think it’s any more complicated than that. The first three pitches are the most...
Via Baseball Musings
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November 12, 2011
Discuss
Q&A: Bob McClure on Banny, Simba & Deception
Bob McClure won’t be returning as Kansas City’s pitching coach next year, but that’s not for a lack of experience. The 59-year-old former southpaw reliever has plenty of that, having taken the mound in 707 games before joining the coaching ranks. He also doesn’t lack for good stories — nor is he shy about sharing his opinions on the strike zone or why pitchers do, and...
Via Fangraphs
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November 09, 2011
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November 09, 2011
Ex-Royals RHP Bannister quits Japanese team after earthquake
TOKYO- Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister has left Japan's Yomiuri Giants following last month's earthquake and tsunami.
Via CBSSports.com
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April 26, 2011
Ex-Royals RHP Bannister quits Japanese team after earthquake
TOKYO- Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister has left Japan's Yomiuri Giants following last month's earthquake and tsunami.
Via CBSSports.com
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April 26, 2011
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...
Via With Leather
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April 26, 2011
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April 26, 2011
Brian Bannister quits Yomiuri because of earthquake
TOKYO - Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister has left Japan's Yomiuri Giants following last month's...
Via Boston Herald Sports
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April 26, 2011
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
Brian Bannister quits Japanese team after earthquake
Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister has left Japan's Yomiuri Giants following last month's earthquake and tsunami.
Via ESPN
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April 26, 2011
Position preview | Royals' starting rotation
The Star's Bob Dutton discusses what's left for the Royals' rotation after the departures of Zack Greinke, Gil Meche and Brian Bannister. One thing is certain: Luke Hochevar is being asked to step it up.
Via kansascity.com
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March 01, 2011
New NPB Imports for 2011
Last November, I asked you who should play in Japan this upcoming season. With NPB camps opening and offseason acquisitions basically complete. let’s take a look at who went over. Here’s the breakdown, using the categories I outlined in my original post:
* 6-7 starting pitchers — Brian Bannister (Yomiuri), Carlos Torres (Yomiuri), Anthony Lerew (Softbank), Kelvin...
Via Fangraphs
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February 01, 2011
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February 01, 2011
The Most Intriguing Starters Left on the Board
There are 27 free agent starting pitchers left on the market. Andy Pettitte is one of them but we won't include him. He will either pitch for the Yankees or retire. We also won't include Carl Pavano who should sign any day now with the Twins (now that he's seen he won't get three years anywhere). Brian Bannister has signed to play in Japan. Ben Sheets will miss the...
Via The Flagrant Fan
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January 10, 2011
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January 10, 2011
Banny Bannished
Brian Bannister takes his sabermetric inspired pitching overseas:
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.
His father pitched in Japan as well.
As a low strikeout pitcher, Brian needs to keep his walks and home...
Via Baseball Musings
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January 08, 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
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
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
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 Seattle Times
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January 08, 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 Sign on San Diego
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January 08, 2011
Former Royals pitcher Bannister signs with Yomiuri
TOKYO (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 Saturday.Bannister went 7-12 with a 6.34 ERA in 24 games for the Kansas City Royals before becoming a free ...
Via Washington Times
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January 08, 2011
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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Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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January 07, 2011
Bannister Headed To Japan
Ken Rosenthal reports that free-agent right handed starting pitcher Brian Bannister has signed a one-year deal to play in Japan for the Tokyo Giants. Bannister came up with the Mets in 2006 and then was traded to the Kansas City Royals in the offseason for Ambiorix Burgos. In 2007 Bannister had a solid year going 12-9 with a 3.87 ERA and it looked like the Mets had made a bad trade...
Via Mets Paradise
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January 07, 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 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
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 the...
Via Mets Fever
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January 07, 2011
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January 07, 2011
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...
Via Kings of Kauffman
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January 06, 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
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