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MY BASEBALL BIAS (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Below is a list of remaining free-agents: Pitchers: Kyle Lohse; Livan Hernandez; Josh Fogg; Bartolo Colon; Jon Lieber; Kris Benson; Freddy Garcia; Jason Jennings; Brett Tomko; Steve Trachsel. Relievers: Jeremy Affeldt; Akinori Otsuka; Shawn Chacon; Octavio Dotel; Armando Benitez; Ron Villone; Trever Miller. Catchers: Rod Barajas; Johnny Estrada; Mike Lieberthal; Mike Piazza. First basemen: Sean Casey;...
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Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 01/11/2008
Looks like Jon Daniels’ fears concerning the health of Akinori Otsuka were more well-founded than I originally thought. On the heels of a fascinating Thursday morning report from the great Jamey Newberg that included a quote from Daniels, indicating that the soon to be 36-year-old Japanese right-hander was headed towards season-ending elbow surgery, we have now [...]
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MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 01/10/2008
According to Kyodo News, free-agent RHP Akinori Otsuka announced on his blog that he will have elbow surgery. The Rangers cut Otsuka during December, making him a free agent. In 236 career relief appearances for Texas and San Diego, Otsuka had a 2.44 ERA while striking out 217 batters through 232 innings pitched. He finished with an ERA under [...]
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Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | 01/10/2008
Approximately a month ago , I suggested that the Detroit Tigers look into signing Akinori Otsuka - who had non-tendered by the Texas Rangers - to bolster their bullpen. The underlying suspicion, however, was that a talented reliever like Otsuka wouldn't have been released unless something was seriously wrong with an elbow that had kept him out since July. Yesterday, Rangers GM Jon Daniels confirmed...
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MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 01/10/2008
The Newberg Report passes along a comment reportedly made by Rangers GM Jon Daniels yesterday. Apparently, Daniels told the crowd that he non-tendered Akinori Otsuka because he's headed for elbow surgery. The status of Aki's elbow had been a mystery up to this point, though there had been signs that it wasn't right.
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Newberg Report (Free subscription) | 01/10/2008
Jon Daniels apparently shared some interesting news at a Rangers fan event yesterday, responding to a question about Akinori Otsuka's status by noting that the righthander, who turns 36 this Sunday, is headed for elbow surgery that will cost him...
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The Other Side Of My Mouth (Free subscription) | 01/06/2008
The San Jose Scorpions, under the leadership of new owner David Silverberg, completely remade its roster in December. Below is a list of players and other items San Jose received and sent away. San Jose and Green Bay Yoopers San Jose trades Fausto Carmona, Chad Cordero, Akinori Otsuka, Kevin Millar, Nick Punto and San Jose's 2008 4th to Green Bay for Carlos Pena, Mike Lamb, Joel Peralta, Kevin Slowey....
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MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 12/20/2007
A few minor moves to speak of... The Cubs don't appear to be concerned about Brian Roberts' steroid admission. The Padres' talks for Xavier Nady are "on hold," according to Bill Center. Also, the Friars continue to eye Akinori Otsuka. Aside from the aforementioned Michael Barrett, the Padres signed Robert Fick and Jeff DaVanon. DaVanon, a switch-hitter, has had some decent years against righties. Ken...
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San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 12/19/2007
Kevin Towers yesterday said the Padres first became interested in Tadahito Iguchi when the infielder was still playing in Japan. But Iguchi says his interest in the Padres wasn't piqued until two years ago while he was having dinner with former Padres relief pitcher Akinori Otsuka.
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Lone Star Ball (Free subscription) | 12/17/2007
The Rangers have recently added Milton Bradley, Ben Broussard, and Kaz Fukumori. Before this flurry of moves, the 40 man roster was full. Akinori Otsuka has been non-tendered, and Nick Gorneault was DFA'd, but there's still one more move that should be coming. Running down the list of candidates, I'm guessing one of these six players will end up getting DFA'd on Monday: Josh Rupe Robinson Tejeda Bill...
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Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | 12/14/2007
To paraphrase Martin Landau's Bob Ryan character from Entourage (not to be confused with the Boston Globe sportswriter), what if I was to tell you that a reliever with a 2-1 record and 2.51 ERA was just non-tendered by his team and is now a free agent? Oh, and it's a reliever that the Detroit Tigers may have looked into acquiring. Is that something you'd be interested in? The pitcher in question is...
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Newberg Report (Free subscription) | 12/14/2007
According to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, Texas was poised to trade Akinori Otsuka to the White Sox for Class A first baseman Chris Carter this winter before Chicago killed the deal upon reviewing Otsuka’s medical reports. Two immediate thoughts: 1....
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Ballbug (Free subscription) | 12/14/2007
Friday Happy Hour at the Elysian Fields Bar & Grill — Welcome to the Elysian Fields Bar & Grill, where we toast a real hero. It was on this day in 1911 when Roald Amundsen and his team reached the South Pole for the first time. — * The Rangers were ready to trade Akinori Otsuka … Source: Postcards from Elysian Fields Author: TR Sullivan Link: http://trsullivan.mlblogs.com/trsullivan/2007/12… Ballbug...
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MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 12/14/2007
Reliever Akinori Otsuka hit the free agent market on Wednesday; he turns 36 in January. With a career ERA of 2.44 in 232 innings, it's surprising the Rangers chose to non-tender him. Otsuka earned $3MM in 2007, and even with a raise he'd have been a decent play on a one-year deal. Unless, of course, the Rangers believes something is still wrong with Otsuka's elbow. I think that has to be the case,...
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True Yankee Blog (Free subscription) | 12/14/2007
Rangers non-tendered RHP Akinori Otsuka (Source) Best Case: Dominates as the 8th inning guy. Worst Case: Eats dinner with Matsui and Wang, waste of like $5M.
