TAKASHI SAITO NEWS
Dodgers Looking at Huston Street
July 25, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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-The Dodgers have been showing interest in Oakland reliever Huston Street since Takashi Saito went down with an injury. With the NL West wide open and a very strong farm system, the Dodgers are serious contenders for nearly every big-time player who will be available at the trade deadline.
Takashi Saito Sent Packing By Dodgers
December 15, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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When the Dodgers failed to tender Takashi Saito a contract last Friday, the 38-year-old closer became a free agent. If this had happened before the 2008 season Jonathan Broxton?s name would have immediately vaulted up towards the top of the NL closers list. But, since Broxton?s BB...
Odds And Ends: Chih-Kuo, Manny, Bowa, Rant
October 09, 2008 by
Phillies Nation
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A few odds and ends before game one:
Hong Chih-Kuo is close to being added to the Dodgers playoff roster, taking the place of Takashi Saito, who has struggled after being injured. (...)
Trade Deadline Fantasy Closer Spin
July 31, 2007 by
Mop Up Duty
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Act quickly! With all of the deadline deals, your fantasy closers may not be closing anymore and you will need to make moves before someone else does. Here's the rundown.
Victorious
August 15, 2009 by
Empyreal Environs
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Game 115: August 14, 2009 Red Sox8W: Takashi Saito (3-3)66-49, 1 game winning streak Rangers4BS: Eddie Guardado (2)H: Darren O’Day (15)H: C.J. Wilson (9)BS, L: Frank Francisco (3, 2-2)64-50, 1 game losing streak Highlights: In 2004 there was July 24, the Rodriguez/Varitek face-off...
Well I Don't Lose My Composure in a High Speed Chase, I Got Some Dragstrip Courage
October 09, 2009 by
Surviving Grady
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Ever since George Steinbrenner put Tim Tschida on the payroll back in the 1999 ALCS, I've been suspicious of umps making egregiously ****** calls in the postseason. And a couple of last night's gems -- especially that safe call at first by CB Bucknor when Youk clearly nailed...
Would you do Hank Blalock for Takashi Saito?
June 17, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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According to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, the Rangers and Red Sox talked about swapping 1B/DH Hank Blalock for right-handed reliever Takashi Saito. But those talks stalled after Josh Hamilton exited the lineup for an extended period of time. Rosenthal said it's doubtful that...
Testing the Papelbon Trade Theory
September 08, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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The popular rumor growing in MLB trade circles is that Red Sox closer and fan favorite, Jon Papelbon, will be traded in the offseason with Billy Wagner assuming closer duties for 2010. With the claims gaining steam, it's time to look at the Sox' possible 2010 bullpen scenarios...
Xavier Nady’s Bloody Odd Procedure
May 03, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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The LoHud Yankees’ Blog
Yankees outfielder Xavier Nady is attempting a cutting-edge medical procedure that could help him return to to the team far earlier than expected.
Nady told The Journal News today that he is having platelet-rich plasma injected directly into the area...
Should Trevor Hoffman sign with the Dodgers?
January 08, 2009 by
Scores Report
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Since Brian Fuentes signed with the Los Angeles Angels, the market for a successful closer has significantly tightened. Last December, the Los Angeles Dodgers released closer Takashi Saito, citing his age and recent elbow injury as deciding factors. The Dodgers have struggled to fill this role ...
Dodgers Offer Hoffman One-Year Deal
January 08, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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Due to the departure of closer Takashi Saito, the Dodgers have offered former Padre Trevor Hoffman a one year contract, Joey Kaufman writes.
How Is This Not Cheating?
August 12, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Chad Billingsley is the latest athlete to use the relatively new platelet rich plasma treatment to recover from injury, and though people might call it recovery assistance or whatever, I don't see how it's not cheating.The experimental treatment that was credited for healing...
GameThread: Red Sox @ Phillies - June 13
June 13, 2009 by
Over The Monster
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WP: Takashi Saito ( - ) SV: Daniel Bard LP: Kyle Kendrick ( - )
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Boston Red Sox Over the Monster @ Philadelphia...
BDD: L.A. Dodgers 2009 Preview
March 27, 2009 by
Crashburn Alley
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At Baseball Daily Digest, you may find a preview of the Manny Ramirezes — err, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
PECOTA is high on the Dodgers despite losing a huge chunk of their league-best pitching staff over the off-season. Gone are Derek Lowe (Braves), Brad Penny (Red Sox), Greg...
SEA 3, BOS 2: M's win on a bloop
July 05, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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Seattle didn't exactly win in exciting fashion last night but the Mariners will take it.
Chris Woodward notched a bloop RBI single that fell right in front of an outstretched Dustin Pedroia and David Aardsma closed out the ninth for the Mariners beating the Red Sox, 3-2.
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Dodgers Release Saito, Proctor, Brazoban, Berroa, And Alvarez
December 14, 2008 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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It sucks, but i'm not that surprised about any of them. "Takashi Saito became a free agent Friday night when the Dodgers opted not to tender the former All-Star closer a contract because of concerns about his elbow. The Dodgers also non-tendered shortstop Angel Berroa, relievers...
Saito to Cardinals?
October 11, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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According to the LA Daily News, the Dodgers would like to go forward with Jonathan Broxton as their closer and may trade Takashi Saito. Saito was injured for half the season and the Dodgers are worried that relying on him would only hurt their bullpen. As for possible options, any...
Fantasy Baseball Happy Recap - 4/1/08
April 02, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Good pitching was seen early and often on Tuesday, as 5 of the 8 games played featured 5 or less runs. As is often the case in well-pitched, low scoring affairs, we saw a remarkable 7 games decided by one run on the abbreviated slate of games.
In this daily column we look bat at...
This Is Awesome
September 11, 2008 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Holy cock, this is ridiculous. I expected Manny to be good, but I also thought he'd cool off at some point down the road. Little did I know, cooling off for him just means his batting average dips below .400. Also, Andre Ethier had 2 hits, which actually drops his batting average...
Weekly Fantasy Dish- 2nd Half Preview
July 07, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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This week's edition is going to take a look at a few players who are either going to have big second halves of the season, or go down faster than Alex Rodriguez's divorce settlement. Yeah, it's a low blow at AROD but who doesn't want to take one at him?
2nd Half...
Trade Market: Closers
15 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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The free agent market features closers such as Mike Gonzalez, Rafael Soriano, Fernando Rodney, Jose Valverde, and Billy Wagner, plus former closers like J.J. Putz and Takashi Saito. How about the trade market?
Joe Nathan, Twins. Nathan has long been among the game...
Which Division Outcomes Will be Affected by Trades?
August 01, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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After all the excitement of the last few days, will any of the big trades change the likely outcomes of the division races? -Will the Dodger acquisition help them beat out the Diamondbacks in the NL West? The Dbacks have better pitching, especially since the Dodgers don't have...
Dealing A Strength
June 17, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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On that depressing snowy day when the news broke that Mark Teixeira had opted to sign with the New York Yankees, my reactionary self conceded the division to the pinstripers at that point in time. When I had more time to step back and reflect, evaluating each team's strengths and...
Let the blog bash begin west coast style
May 12, 2009 by
Batter-up with Bruno
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So, it appears that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fans and sports bloggers, and even newspaper reporters, have nothing better else to do, but to bash a team that has owned them in the playoffs since 2003. With the Boston Red Sox second trip to the earthquake, mudslide, and fire state...
Mariners Take Game Two from Sox on Woodward Bloop
After winning game one in the 11th on a double by Rob Johnson, another unlikely hero stepped up in game two today. After Takashi Saito walked the bases loaded, Chris Woodward came to the plate and blooped a 1-1 fastball over the head of a diving Dustin Pedroia to give the M’s...
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