Yardbarker: Takashi Saito

Jeremy Hermida: Classic Theo Epstein

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:15:00 -0500

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 of incentives. All of those players were coming off injury plagued seasons, but their history suggested that if they were healthy, they could be productive and help the Red Sox.However, the plan did not work out. ...

10/20 - Saito Could Be Back, But Who Will He Join?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:15:09 -0500

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 gets underway, one has to wonder whether Lowell's days in Boston -- as an everyday starter at least -- are numbered. Red Sox Throwdown: 2010 Edition, Part One - Surviving Grady I REALLY hope they were...

Saito would be solid as a set-up man..

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:45:00 -0500

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 closer had to settle for a set-up role in Boston after 2008, when some felt he was an injury risk ( only 46 gms in 2008 due to shoulder trouble) while others felt he was a gimmick pitcher the league would figure out...

Takashi Saito Still in Boston, Actually

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:16:42 -0500

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 5, 2009, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Red Sox won 7-3. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) Browse more photos » OK, so Takashi Saito isn't quite out of Boston yet: The Red Sox are c...

Martinez & Saito – Join The List Of Winners!

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:02:16 -0500

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. After having some technical difficulties in getting this month’s contest opened. For which I do [...]

Saito snaps Sox series streak

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:01:00 -0500

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 of his worst outings of the year and let a 2-2 tie turn into a 3-2 Seattle Mariners win as Boston couldn't capitalize in the bottom of the ninth inning.This is the first series that the Red Sox have lost since pl...

What's Wrong With The Bullpen?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:25:00 -0500

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 four batters in the ninth, Saito gave up an infield single to put the Mariners ahead. The Sox went went down in the ninth faster than Judy Burkinshaw on prom night: game over.After the 11-10 disaster and yesterda...

Rosenthal On Saito, Rangers, Hardy

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:42:20 -0500

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, "several" teams have interest in Saito, who the Red Sox might prefer to deal for a prospect. Here are more details from Rosenthal's column: The Rangers remain the leading contenders to sign Ben Sheet...

Sox Sign Takashi Saito

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:18:57 -0500

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 ...

Boston signs Takashi Saito

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:08:53 -0500

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 ...

Saito Becomes Free Agent

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:31:21 -0500

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. However, because of his success, could find work fairly easily. The Tigers, Rockies, and Cardinals, among others could make a play for Saito.
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Saito Out Until Late August

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:51:12 -0500

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 for a closer, it's a lot like trying to acquire a shortstop -- it's a premium position and most teams don't carry an excess". Jonathon Broxton will take over at closer for the time being.

Dodgers' Closer Saito Out Six Weeks

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:14:50 -0500

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's game vs. the Marlins...

Takashi Saito = Sword Wielding Psycho

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:44:27 -0500

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...

Death of a boy… what the hell is going on in Sumo?

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:26:09 -0500

A 17 year old's death raises many question in Japan's oldest sport