Bullpen will again be a strength in 2012
MILWAUKEE In 2011, the Milwaukee Brewers went into the All-Star break tied with the St. Louis Cardinals atop the National League Central. They went 49-43 in the first half a respectable mark but tore through the second half with a 47-23 record, on the way to a franchise-record 96 victories and their first division title in 29 years.
There may have been no bigger factor in that...
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Bullpen will again be a strength in 2012
MILWAUKEE In 2011, the Milwaukee Brewers went into the All-Star break tied with the St. Louis Cardinals atop the National League Central. They went 49-43 in the first half a respectable mark but tore through the second half with a 47-23 record, on the way to a franchise-record 96 victories and their first division title in 29 years.
There may have been no bigger factor in that...
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5 days ago
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...
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December 14, 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...
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December 14, 2011
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.
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December 15, 2011
D-backs to add Saito; Saunders, Owings gone
The Diamondbacks continued to shuffle their pitching staff Monday, moving to acquire free-agent reliever Takashi Saito while turning loose Joe Saunders and Micah Owings.
Saito, a career closersetup man, looks to be the final piece for a bullpen that was one of the major reasons for the D-backs turnaround last season. The D-backs are expected to announce his acquisition Tuesday....
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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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.
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November 16, 2011
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November 16, 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.
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
D'Backs To Sign Takashi Saito
The Diamondbacks have agreed to sign right-handed reliever Takashi Saito, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (Twitter link). The D'Backs were known to be targeting the CAA client, who drew interest from at least six teams this offseason.
Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.03 ERA with 7.8 K/9, 3.0 BB/9 and a 45.9% ground ball rate for the Brewers in 2011...
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December 12, 2011
Arizona Diamondbacks Solidify Bullpen With Takashi Saito Signing
After acquiring Craig Breslow as part of the Trevor Cahill trade, the Diamondbacks added another arm for their bullpen on Monday. Arizona signed veteran right-hander Takashi Saito to a one-year deal, according to Jon Heyman. Terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed.
Saito might be best be known by Diamondbacks fans as the Dodgers closer from 2006-2008. During those three seasons...
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
Saito Lands (Or Is He Given A Golden Parachute In Advance?)
Hi gang!
As you have probably noticed, we’re in a bit of a lull in the Braves news cycle right now. One thing of interest, though, is that Takashi Saito has landed a gig for 2011. He landed with the Brewers on a one year deal that could pay him north of $3 million, based on incentives.
Now, if the contract is for something like $10,000 base salary with the rest based on...
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December 30, 2010
Taunts Towards Takashi Saito Not Related to U.S. World Cup Loss
I guess the United States has officially started caring about soccer, so much so that some thought that anger over Sunday’s Women’s World Cup Final result somehow managed to spill into the middle of a Milwaukee Brewers v. Colorado Rockies game after an incident occurred during the bottom of the seventh inning involving usually mild-mannered Brewers reliever Takashi Saito.After...
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July 18, 2011
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July 18, 2011
Brewers add more pitching depth with Saito
Today the Brewers added another veteran arm to the list of bullpen possibilities, by signing 40 year old Takashi Saito. Over the past two seasons he has played for the Red Sox and Atlanta Braves. Last season with Atlanta he posted a 2.83 ERA in 56 appearances. Two seasons ago in Boston in posted a very similar 2.43 ERA in ….56 appearances. The deal is reportedly...
Via Reviewing the Brew
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December 27, 2010
Saito Could be a Big Addition for the Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are finally healthy and sitting in a tie atop the NL Central and according to Danny Knobler of CBS Sports, they could be getting their original setup man, Takashi Saito off the DL possibly by this weekend. Saito went on the DL one week into the season with a left hamstring strain and his return will be a big addition to the Brewer bullpen. With Saito on the...
Via PRO Rumors
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July 01, 2011
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July 01, 2011
Ready to return, Saito waits on decision
MILWAUKEE -- With just two appearances under his belt this season, only one at Miller Park, Brewers reliever Takashi Saito is anxious to get back on the mound and start contributing.Saito has been sidelined since April 11 with hamstring tightness suffered in his April 4 appearance in Milwaukee. The 41-year-old right-hander threw his second live batting practice Monday before the...
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April 25, 2011
Brewers activate RP Saito from 15-day DL
The Milwaukee Brewers activated reliever Takashi Saito from the 15-day disabled list Saturday.Saito hasn't pitched since the first week of the regular season after suffering back and oblique injuries. The 41-year-old has thrown just two innings so far this season, allowing a pair of runs on three hits.Saito was sensational during his minor-league rehab assignment, throwing 5 2/3...
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July 02, 2011
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July 02, 2011
Saito should give Brewers a fresh arm soon
MILWAUKEE -- After a long stretch of dominance, the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen has struggled of late but looks to get a fresh arm with the pending return of Takashi Saito.
The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since early April with hamstring tightness and a strained oblique but threw a simulated game Thursday and could be back by next weekend.
Brewers manager Ron Roenicke...
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June 09, 2011
Brewers plan to activate Saito on Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS -- After a long, frustrating rehabilitation of multiple injuries, veteran reliever Takashi Saito joined his teammates in Minnesota on Friday and the Brewers plan to activate him Saturday.The roster move to make way for the 41-year-old right-hander, however, remained a mystery Friday, but Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said the team knows what it wants to do and would likely...
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July 01, 2011
Brewers will likely move position player to make room for Saito
With the long-awaited return of reliever Takashi Saito coming Friday or Saturday in Minnesota, the Milwaukee Brewers will have to clear a spot on the major league roster.Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Thursday in New York that the team would send out a position player rather than a pitcher, according to FOX Sports Wisconsin's Telly Hughes.Roenicke said before Thursday'...
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June 30, 2011
Healthy Saito could give Brewers bullpen a boost
MILWAUKEE -- Last week in Chicago, Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash compared getting a healthy Takashi Saito back and pitching like he has the past two seasons to trading for a reliever. On Friday, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke agreed with that assertion and said the veteran could take on a big role.If Saito can find his old form and stay healthy, Roenicke said he is capable...
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June 24, 2011
D’Backs Add Bullpen Depth with Saito
As they made their march to the NL West title in 2011, the Diamondbacks were basically a two-man show at the end of the game. David Hernandez developed into a solid workhorse setup man after being acquired from the Orioles in the Mark Reynolds trade, and J.J. Putz had his best season in four years as the closer. Joe Paterson got some work as the lefty specialist and Bryan Shaw was...
Via Fangraphs
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December 14, 2011
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December 14, 2011
Brewers Daily Buzz January 7, 2011
The Milwaukee Brewers have finalized the contract with reliever Takashi Saito and the Brewers have guaranteed him $1.75MM and gives him the chance to earn $1.5MM more through incentives. He has had some injury issues and that is something you have to worry about. If he is healthy all season long though he will help the Brewers.
Milwaukee has signed Brandon Jones to a minor league...
Via Brew Crew Central
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January 07, 2011
Saito dealing with discomfort in right calf
Brewers reliever Takashi Saito was available to pitch Tuesday after receiving treatment for a right calf injury, manager Ron Roenicke said.
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September 20, 2011
Saito's Brewers debut pushed back
Add Takashi Saito to the list of Brewers being very cautious with minor medical matters. Saito was supposed to make his unofficial Brewers debut on Wednesday against the Cubs, but he requested the outing be pushed to Saturday against the Angels.
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March 01, 2011
Brewers reinstate Saito from 60-day DL
The Milwaukee Brewers have activated right-handed pitcher Takashi Saito from the 60-day disabled list and optioned right-handed pitcher Tim Dillard to Triple-A Nashville.
Signed in January to be the team's setup man, Saito was 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA in two appearances before being placed on the 15-day DL on April 6 with a left hamstring sprain. Saito left a rehabilitation outing...
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July 02, 2011
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