TADAHITO IGUCHI NEWS
PADRES LAND AN ASIAN!
The San Diego Padres landed Tadahito Iguchi, the free-agent second baseman who finished last season with Philadelphia after spending time with the Chicago White Sox. The Japanese born Iguchi signed a one-year contract worth $3.5 million and will compete for the starting position at...
Phillies Sign Iguchi
September 06, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Phillies have signed second baseman Tadahito Iguchi for the remainder of the season, in hopes his depth of the bench will help get the Phillies into the playoffs. Iguchi did very well for NL East teams this season, hitting .389, so his signing makes sense. Iguchi is probably a...
Report: Iguchi Returning To Phillies
September 05, 2008 by
Phillies Nation
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Welcome back, Tad.
The Phillies have come to an agreement with Tadahito Iguchi, according to Todd Zolecki.
Nothing else on the acquisition yet, but Iguchi will provide nice bench help. (...)
Chase Utley Could Be Back in Three Weeks
July 29, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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Word out of Phillies Camp is that Chase Utley could be back in three weeks after breaking his hand.
Who is the most underrated Japanese baseball player?
Dan asked: I think it is Tadahito Iguchi of the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Phils Sign Iguchi
September 05, 2008 by
Hot Stove Philly
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With 22 games remaining in the season, the Phillies have turned to an old face to hopefully turn things around. This afternoon, the Phillies have agreed to terms with infielder Tadahito Iguchi.
Iguchi was acquired from the White Sox last season when Chase Utley went down with a...
Hollow Men
September 04, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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The release of Tadahito Iguchi (now confirmed to be Japanese for "strikes out looking") got me to thinking about San Diego's projected lineup entering the season, and in doing so I realized the Padres were actually a pretty decent team on the corners? but they were downright...
Utley to have hip surgery, will likely miss start of 09 season
November 20, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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So, I guess this proves Chase Utley really was injured. Throughout the 2008 season, fans and writers speculated that Utley was dealing with a hip injury that slowed him down and made him less of a player. His early MVP charge slowed way down as the season wore on and most felt it was...
Report: Phils have interest in 2B Tadahito Iguchi
September 04, 2008 by
Beerleaguer
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The former Phillie, who was acquired from the White Sox last season to fill in for an injured Chase Utley, was released by the Padres this week. [Link] Iguchi, 33, was having a substandard and injury-plagued season in San Diego after signing as a free agent there before the season...
Myers shuts down the Mets, Iguchi's back!
September 05, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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So, how do you beat the red-hot Mets? Not letting them score a run is a good start. The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 as Brett Myers completely dominated New York in his best outing of the year, throwing 8 shutout innings while striking out 10 batters and allowing only 3 hits and 2 walks...
Which Way Orlando?
Should he stay or should he go? In true ESPN fashion we are going to report a trade rumor that we don't have any real sources on. Word on the street is that the Chicago White Sox want Orlando Hudson in the worst way and from what Hudson said earlier in the week the Diamondbacks...
Astros In Good Shape For Offseason
September 08, 2007 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Astros have stepped up their search for a General Manager, interviewing several baseball executives from around the league. This will be good for a GM signed in mid September to familiarize himself with everything and then be able to work with his assistants to formulate a plan...
One In Every Color?
May 07, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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I once heard a woman say that if she found shoes that she liked, she would buy a pair in every color they made. I'm starting to think Ruben Amaro likes utililty infielders that can't hit. Representatives for Tadahito Iguchi and Pumpsie Green have already contacted the Phillies...
Padres Release Tomko, Iguchi
September 01, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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In order to make room for prospects Matt Antonelli and Wade LeBlanc, the Padres released Tadahito Iguchi and pitcher Brett Tomko. This move allows Antonelli and LeBlanc to have significant playing time in the final month of the season. In twenty-two games this season, Tomko was 2-7...
Dodgers After Iguchi?
September 04, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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With Jeff Kent out for the Dodgers, they have been forced to go with Blake DeWitt, who is hitting .267 with 7 HR in 95 games this season. While that isn't necessarily bad, the Dodgers would prefer to have a veteran who is familiar with the pitching in the league. Although Tadahito...
Interview with Philadelphia Inquierer's Todd Zolecki
January 29, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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1. You hail from the BBC (Milwaukee- land of beer, bratwursts, and cheese), but now reside in Philly. Please compare the two cities and their fan bases.
Milwaukee and Philadelphia are different, but in good ways. Philly has more energy than Milwaukee. Bigger city means more options...
Disecting the Deadline Deals...
August 02, 2007 by
The GNUru Fantasy Baseball
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With the trade deadline passing on Tuesday, many fantasy baseball players will change roles with their respective new teams. Also of importance to fantasy leaguers are the players who will be given a chance to play everyday now that the regular starter has parted ways. What's to...
Could Richie Sexson, Lasting Milledge, or Jason Giambi Help Your Team
July 29, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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The above names could help anyones team, but are they really worth it. Another look this week at players who could help your team(s).
Game Report: Marines vs. Hawks - 2nd Annual JBC Day in Chiba
August 28, 2009 by
Seattle Marinerds
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(Would you believe, I never actually finished/posted my entry about last year's japanesebaseball.com meetup at Chiba? I think I'm going to basically do that, backdate and all, and add a link here.)Anyway, last year in mid-September, six of us took over a picnic table at Chiba...
Should Utley Not Be Ready, Who Starts at Second?
November 25, 2008 by
Hot Stove Philly
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Chase Utley had hip surgery yesterday at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and according to Ruben Amaro Jr. the surgery appears to be "favorable". Anytime a surgery takes place, it's not known if it's an actual success until rehabilitation begins, but...
A's Looking For DH?
September 08, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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According to the Contra Costa Times, the Athletics have two priorities this off season: Find replacements for Mark Ellis and Frank Thomas, and add a low cost pitcher for the bottom of the rotation. Knowing Beane, he isn't likely to pursue a top of the line free agent, mostly because...
Quick Hits
January 04, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Quick Hits:Jon Heyman is reporting that five teams have expressed interest in Ken Griffey Jr. The Rays and Mariners are among the five teams, but the other three are not known. His agent did say that there was one more AL team, and the other two were NL teams. Nothing will happen till...
What Price Freedom? Wait Until November
July 05, 2007 by
yardbarker.com
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Sorting through the free agent market in July is like trying to pick the Oscar winners based on theatrical trailers. There's no telling how the August dog days, the postseason and the impact of media and public pressure on front offices will drive up the price once a player hits...
Phillies Beat Marlins on Rowand's Homer, Lohse Gets First Phillies Win
August 09, 2007 by
Blogging Baseball
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Recently acquired starter Kyle Lohse went 6 1/3 innings winning his first game as a Phillie and helping his own cause with an RBI single. The bullpen was one hit from total perfection and centerfielder Aaron Rowand belted his 18th homer in the 6th inning to drive in the 2 winning as...
2008 Fantasy Second Base Rankings: National League
December 29, 2007 by
Crooked Pitch
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Here's the Crooked Pitch ranking list fro NL second basemen.
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