June 29, 200421 yr Shingo Takatsu, White Sox It wasn't difficult to predict the demise of Billy Koch, who somehow parlayed one okay season as a closer and a landing-strip goatee/soul patch gone horribly wrong into two years of the White Sox inexplicably believing he was the next Bobby Thigpen. However, I thought Damaso Marte would be the guy in line to take Koch's place, based on Marte's success last season and Takatsu's spring struggles. What a difference a couple months make. Koch was dealt to Florida, and while Marte is pitching well (a 2.90 ERA and 1.03 WHIP), Shingo has been nothing short of magnificent. Mr. Zero retired 29 consecutive batters over an eight-game stretch that saw him pick up a win and two saves, and he hasn't allowed an earned run since April 20—a string of 22 appearances spanning 24 innings. Moreover, ChiSox skipper Ozzie Guillen has officially turned all closing duties over to Takatsu. That means the vast majority of future White Sox wins will be (with apologies to seminal 80's band The Fixx) saved by Zero. Sorry, had to do it. With only a pair of saves on his stat sheet, Shingo might still be flying under the radar in your league—but you'll have to move quickly, because Chicago's secret won't be kept under wraps much longer.
June 29, 200421 yr I heard someone saying that the Twins (or any other team) may record Takatsu when he is pitching. And if you really think about it, people may be crazy enough to do it and get a better idea of what to expect when Shingo is on the mound. BTW, you quoted that from whom?
June 29, 200421 yr I heard someone saying that the Twins (or any other team) may record Takatsu when he is pitching. And if you really think about it, people may be crazy enough to do it and get a better idea of what to expect when Shingo is on the mound. BTW, you quoted that from whom? Makes sense, teams have to do something to try and track him better, the hitters up there now obviously have "Zero" clue on how to hit him
June 29, 200421 yr Author Its from a Yahoo! Fantasy Report about Up-and-Coming Closers. Saving Your Season by John Tuvey
June 29, 200421 yr It doesnt matter what you do... Looking at tapes isnt going to help you when he throws an 87 MPH fastball followed by a 65 MPH Frisbee.. And he mixes it all up, so its gonna be difficult no matter how you look at it
June 29, 200421 yr Its from a Yahoo! Fantasy Report about Up-and-Coming Closers. Saving Your Season by John Tuvey Some expert... I drafted Shingo in two of my fantasy leagues.
June 29, 200421 yr BTW, I am getting a Takatsu jersey for my Birthday!!!! Bastard. While I am Shingos biggest fan, I'd still prefer the ever so common "Thomas" jersey, just because he's that damn awesome.
June 29, 200421 yr One thing I am curious to see is whether anyone tries to steal a base on Zero given he throws 60 MPH many times.....it should be easy for the stealer Of course, that would require someone to get on base first But I can imagine someone trying it out since any lead off guy who gets on base in a one run game would rather be on 2nd to score
June 29, 200421 yr heh i was apposed to get a miguel olivo for my birthday but i told my parents to forget about it just in time... birthday was yesterday :banghead
June 29, 200421 yr Does anyone know where I could look at some Sox jerseys at reasonable prices? Go to Grandstand.
June 29, 200421 yr Geez.... Aboz has had my back all day on every question I have asked... good to have someone as knowledgeable as you on these boards
June 29, 200421 yr Geez.... Aboz has had my back all day on every question I have asked... good to have someone as knowledgeable as you on these boards also, i'd like to add, www.grandstandsox.com is their website. EDIT: just noticed 2k4 said this as well... to myself
June 29, 200421 yr I see they have Jerseys but I mean like a player jersey.... The jerseys I see there are just Sox and not a player
June 29, 200421 yr WOW im a dumbass, next time I will look closer before I make myself look like a fool
June 29, 200421 yr it should be easy for the stealer I'm definitely a big fan! Unless you're talking about the base runner? Hmmmmmmm..........
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