June 23, 200421 yr Didn't he have something like 24 straight outs before last night's game? or am I imagining things?
June 23, 200421 yr Shingo is a beast. I love how "scouts" and "experts" were knocking us for signing him, because of his slow velocity etc. We signed this guy for really cheap, and we have the option for next year. I love that we signed this guy; he's not Mr. Zero for nothing. Shingo!!!
June 23, 200421 yr Mariotti is still knocking him and saying that we can't rely on him because the second time around everybody will be onto him. I stand by it that it doesn't matter how many times you have faced him in the past, for you to walk into him, after having seen other pitching all night, his style and his movement will still f with your eyes. I think we have a dang solid closer who should remain there until he turns into crap. Heck, the man dominated un Japan forever, and I am pretty sure those batters saw him more than once.
June 23, 200421 yr Mariotti is still knocking him and saying that we can't rely on him because the second time around everybody will be onto him. I stand by it that it doesn't matter how many times you have faced him in the past, for you to walk into him, after having seen other pitching all night, his style and his movement will still f with your eyes. I think we have a dang solid closer who should remain there until he turns into crap. Heck, the man dominated un Japan forever, and I am pretty sure those batters saw him more than once. He's the all-time saves leader in Japan. They obviously didn't catch on to his style of pitching after one AB. True, he might end up blowing a save later on, but even Mariano Rivera's done that.
June 23, 200421 yr I don't think I have loved a new Sox player this much since I saw Maggs take his first few at bats a few years ago. I find it amazing that Shingo has caught on like he has! When was the last time a relief pitcher of any sort became a star player on a team, especially in this area? I am starting to see kids in Takatsu jersey's! I almost ran up to the kid I saw wearing one on Sunday. I was out in Rockford area, and there he was, Takatsu jersey, Sox T-shirt underneath, and a Sox hat, digging through the Sox clothes at a Kohls! Shingo rules!
June 23, 200421 yr Shingo is a beast. I love how "scouts" and "experts" were knocking us for signing him, because of his slow velocity etc. We signed this guy for really cheap, and we have the option for next year. I love that we signed this guy; he's not Mr. Zero for nothing. Shingo!!! Just for reference....Mr.Zero was a nickname made up by the media. Shingo said no one called him that in Japan. Regardless, the nickname fits him well.
June 23, 200421 yr Now we need to think of a song to play when he enters from the Bullpen... Any thoughts?
June 23, 200421 yr Mariotti is still knocking him and saying that we can't rely on him because the second time around everybody will be onto him. I stand by it that it doesn't matter how many times you have faced him in the past, for you to walk into him, after having seen other pitching all night, his style and his movement will still f with your eyes. I think we have a dang solid closer who should remain there until he turns into crap. Heck, the man dominated un Japan forever, and I am pretty sure those batters saw him more than once. Ok, Mariotti is an idiot. Nomo went 1-2 years before anyone figured him out. No one is going to figure out Shingo this year. I just want a solid closer this year...if we need someone different next year...we can go out and get him.
June 23, 200421 yr Now we need to think of a song to play when he enters from the Bullpen... Any thoughts? Saved by Zero by the Fixx. Perfect title, isn't it?
June 23, 200421 yr Now we need to think of a song to play when he enters from the Bullpen... Any thoughts? Damn..he does need a song. It has to be something that would get the crowd hyped up though.
June 23, 200421 yr I saw a “Gload Gang” yesterday, but no “ Shingo Crew” to be seen? And boy-o-boy was the "Gload Gang" a site...
June 23, 200421 yr Now we need to think of a song to play when he enters from the Bullpen... For us old timers, how about: Mr. Roboto - Styx Domo arigato, Shingo Takatsu, Mata ah-oo hima de Domo arigato, Shingo Takatsu, Himitsu wo shiri tai You're wondering who I am-machine or mannequin With parts made in Japan, I am the mod-ren man
June 23, 200421 yr Now we need to think of a song to play when he enters from the Bullpen... Any thoughts? Turning Japanese! I have no idea what is the title but It says I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so!
June 23, 200421 yr For us old timers, how about: Mr. Roboto - Styx Domo arigato, Shingo Takatsu, Mata ah-oo hima de Domo arigato, Shingo Takatsu, Himitsu wo shiri tai great song, plus Styx was a bunch of South Side guys, right?
June 23, 200421 yr great song, plus Styx was a bunch of South Side guys, right? I think they are Cub fans. Plus, I beg to differ, terrible song, and an even worse band. They have aged not well at all. Was going through their 4 "classic" albums the other day. Phew, they stunk. I like "Saved By Zero" by The Fixx. Good call. Plus I think that keeping it away from his nationality should be a wise idea. Asians get enough racial abuse in this country and people get away with it all the time, so unless we play the Japanese National Anthem, I think anything dealing with him in those ways would just not be cool.
June 23, 200421 yr I've got your picture of me and you You wrote "I love you" I wrote "me too" I sit there staring and there's nothing else to do Oh it's in color Your hair is brown Your eyes are hazel And soft as clouds I often kiss you when there's no one else around I've got your picture, I've got your picture I'd like a million of you over myself I asked the doctor to take your picture So I can look at you from inside as well You've got me turning up and turning down and turning in and turning 'round I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so I've got your picture, I've got your picture I'd like a million of you over myself I asked the doctor to take your picture So I can look at you from inside as well You've got me turning up and turning down and turning in and turning 'round I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so No sex, no drugs, no wine, no women No fun, no sin, no you, no wonder it's dark Everyone around me is a total stranger Everyone avoids me like a psyched lone-ranger Everyone That's why I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so...
June 23, 200421 yr Especially since, in a way I guess, while he is warming up, he is "playing with himself".
June 23, 200421 yr I think they are Cub fans. Plus, I beg to differ, terrible song, and an even worse band. They have aged not well at all. Was going through their 4 "classic" albums the other day. Phew, they stunk. I like "Saved By Zero" by The Fixx. Good call. Plus I think that keeping it away from his nationality should be a wise idea. Asians get enough racial abuse in this country and people get away with it all the time, so unless we play the Japanese National Anthem, I think anything dealing with him in those ways would just not be cool. Haha, guess we just have different taste regarding Styx. There's that one great scene in The Simpson's Homer's Odyssey when he's sailing through along the river Styx in Hades and there's a band of dead people playing Renegade and Homer says, "AH! This truly is Hell!" Yeah, I think Saved by Zero is perfect. Oh, and you have to love Gagne's schtick with "Welcome to the Jungle" and the Jumbotron flashing "GAME OVER"
June 23, 200421 yr Now "Renegade" and "Blue Collar Man" are both still killer tunes! I will give them that. The main problem is that they just have not dated well, thanks mainly to the extreme cheese that is Dennis De Young.
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