TAKASHI SAITO NEWS
Cubs Interested in Takashi Saito?
2 days ago by
Chicago Cubs Online
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According to a report from the NPB Tracker, courtesy of the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs are one of eight teams "pursuing former Dodgers closer Takashi Saito." The right-handed reliever will turn 40 on February 14 and had a solid year for the Red Sox in 2009. Takashi Saito was...
Mets one of eight interested in Saito...
2 days ago by
Mets Fever
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First I like to thank Mike Silva for referencing me in his post on this subject at NYBD and acknowledge the excellent argument he makes in regard to this subject. I will say this I have been a fan of Saito's for a few years and completed this post on him last off season, but Saito...
Sights set on Saito
1 day ago by
The iYankees Blog
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According to NPB Tracker (per MLBTR), eight teams are reportedly interested in reliever Takashi Saito, who recently became a free agent after the Red Sox declined his $6M option. Of the eight clubs, only the White Sox, Cubs, Braves and Mets have been explicitly mentioned, however...
Darren Oliver or Takashi Saito?
2 days ago by
Mets Merized Online
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Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker reports that the New York Mets are among eight teams that have interest in Japanese reliever Takashi Saito.
According to Sponichi, Takashi Saito has eight teams interested, including the White Sox, Cubs, Braves and Mets. The Braves had some interest in...
What's Wrong With The Bullpen?
July 04, 2009 by
Surviving Grady
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Another great start from the Red Sox rotation, another loss. This time Takashi Saito wears the goat horns. Despite helpful members in the Red Sox dugout encouraging Saito with "Throw it over the white thing!" he was unable to find the plate. After walking three of the first...
10/20 - Saito Could Be Back, But Who Will He Join?
October 20, 2009 by
Over The Monster
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Report: Takashi Saito Clears Outright Waivers, Open to Returning to Red Sox - NESN.com
Cool to see a player understanding that his contract wasn't going to work for the team.
Healthy or Not, Mike Lowell's Role Won't Be Defined For 2010 - NESN.com
As this offseason...
Takashi Saito = Sword Wielding Psycho
June 03, 2008 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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At first, I figured the Dodgers were just trying to use his Japanese ethnicity to make a funny introduction video, but then I read this interview...
Sox Sign Takashi Saito
January 10, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Sox have signed the former Dodger closer to a one-year incentive laden deal, with an option for the 2010 season. The deal is worth between $1.5 and $2.5 million guaranteed, and with incentives could go up to $7 million. The deal was completed yesterday after ...
Saito would be solid as a set-up man..
October 15, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Takashi Saito's situation is very similar to J.J. Putz; both are former closers, who enjoyed their new teams as a set-up man and may now be squeezed out due to economics.The Red Sox have the luxury of replacing Saito with younger and cheaper pitchers. The once dominant Dodgers...
Takashi Saito Still in Boston, Actually
October 15, 2009 by
Over The Monster
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More photos »
by Julie Jacobson - AP
5 months ago:
Boston Red Sox pitcher Takashi Saito reacts after New York Yankees' Derek Jeter grounded out to second baseman Dustin Pedroia to end the baseball game Tuesday, May...
Boston signs Takashi Saito
January 10, 2009 by
Sox Addict
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The deep bullpen has just gotten a little bit deeper. Takashi Saito, who was drafted an offer earlier this week, has accepted and will join the Sox relief
The numbers are just a bit different than what we reported earlier. According to FOX Sports, his guaranteed money is between $1.5 mil ...
Martinez & Saito – Join The List Of Winners!
September 24, 2009 by
BoSox Injection
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Congratulations go out to Victor Martinez and Takashi Saito! As they are the latest winners who were selected by you the FANS. Martinez and Saito have been selected the BoSox Injection’s Boston Red Sox Players Of The Month, for August 2009...
Death of a boy… what the hell is going on in Sumo?
September 28, 2007 by
With Malice
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A 17 year old's death raises many question in Japan's oldest sport
Saito Out Until Late August
July 16, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Dodgers closer Takashi Saito will be sidelined until late August with a sprained elbow ligament in his pitching arm. Saito has 17 saves in 20 chances for the Dodgers and this appears to be a tough blow for them. General Manager Ned Colletti said as much, saying "As far as trading...
Saito Becomes Free Agent
December 14, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Dodgers have decided to non-tender closer Takashi Saito. Saito has seen success since coming to the major leagues. He is 12-7 in 180 appearances with a 1.95 ERA and 245 strikeouts, however, his recent elbow problems have made teams very worried about whether he can pitch or not...
Dodgers' Closer Saito Out Six Weeks
July 16, 2008 by
Goes Down Looking
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The Dodgers' quest to be this year's most mediocre playoff team suffered a blow yesterday when it was announced that closer Takashi Saito will be out until late August. Saito was diagnosed with a sprained elbow ligament in his pitching arm after having to leave Saturday'...
Rosenthal On Saito, Rangers, Hardy
June 16, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Red Sox discussed a trade that would have sent Takashi Saito to Texas for Hank Blalock. The idea lost traction once Josh Hamilton underwent surgery and David Ortiz began hitting better and it's not likely to be revived. However, "...
Saito snaps Sox series streak
July 04, 2009 by
Batter-up with Bruno
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Red Sox Nation to bullpen...come in bullpen. Are you there? Hello? Bullpen? Hello? Anybody there??? All good things eventually have to come to a close and Saturday afternoon that's what happened to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.Sox relief pitcher Takashi Saito pitched one...
The Greatest Choke In The History of Man Kind
August 01, 2007 by
Sons of Sam Malone
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What if Bonds didn't break the record...
Red Sox After Saito, Mulder
January 04, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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According to the Boston Globe, the Red Sox have made an offer to closer Takashi Saito after he was non-tendered by the Dodgers. Doctors who have viewed his records are encouraged by what they have seen, and think he will pitch again. There are not too many teams after the thirty-nine...
Take a risk on Saito...
December 14, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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During the playoffs I made a case for Takashi Saito as a closer, since then it's been reported that he has elbow problems which are enhanced by his funky delivery. Saito would not re-sign with the Dodgers on an incentive laden contract, but if the market dries up for him, could...
Could The Red Sox Trade Saito?
June 16, 2009 by
SOX & Dawgs
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According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers discusssed a trade of Takashi Saito for Hank Blalock.
The Sox discussed sending Saito to the Rangers for infielder Hank Blalock, major-league sources say. The talks, however, were tabled after Rangers...
Sources: Rockies, BoSox explore trade options
July 08, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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The Rockies have discussed a Garrett Atkins-for-Takashi Saito trade with the Red Sox, but both teams continue to explore other options, according to major-league sources.
Jeremy Hermida: Classic Theo Epstein
25 days ago by
Jorge Says No
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Last offseason, GM Theo Epstein opted against making a big splash in free agency and instead decided to make a number of "low risk, high reward" signings. Epstein went out and signed John Smoltz, Brad Penny, Takashi Saito, and Rocco Baldelli to 1 year contracts with plenty...
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