December 22, 200421 yr A BDD source says that Japanese news reports indicate that Richard Moss, agent for Tadahito Iguchi, said he is confident that the former Fukuoka Daiei Hawks speedy second baseman will end up signing with the Red Sox. So far Iguchi has received an offer from the Chicago White Sox for two years at $4M but Moss has dismissed that offer, referencing Kaz Matsui’s three year, $20.1M deal with the Mets. Iguchi is quoted as saying "I don't expect to know where I will be when (Randy) Johnson doesn't know. I hope to know by the time (spring training) camp starts." Yankees manager Joe Torre was asked about Iguchi as a back up to Tony Womack and said "I don't know about him." Yes, its Boston Dirt Dogs, but its definitly a pretty interesting tidbit, and worth noting in my opinion. If this is true, it is looking more and more likely that the White Sox will go after someone to play second base next season. Thoughts.
December 22, 200421 yr NOOOO . . . . What we don't need right now is some player who will come over and struggle with a 2-seam fastball for half the year and not live up to expectations.
December 22, 200421 yr 2003 - .340, 27 HR's, 109 RBI's, .438 OBP 2004 - .333, 24 HR's, 89 RBI's, .399 OBP. Can field at both second base and shortstop as well.
December 22, 200421 yr I found some stats from last year -- .333/.394/.549 -- 24 HR's 18SB's -- 6 E's
December 22, 200421 yr Isn't this guy well into his 30s? Isn't Kaz Matsui well under 30? Why should he recieve an offer like Matsuis? Not every team is as stupid as the Mets. But I sure wouldn't mind him at 2 million per.
December 22, 200421 yr Here is a little something about him. He's just turned 30 and has been released by his team so he can go to the majors. He's finally turned in two similar seasons. I'd say he's likely to play at least another year or two at about the 2004 level, then begin to decline with age. He won Gold Gloves in 2001 and 2003, but as we saw with Kazuo Matsui, that's no guarantee of a NPB middle infielder's prowess with the glove at the major league level. I'd scout that aspect of his game carefully, because if his defense is up to snuff, you've got to like a .300 hitting second baseman with some pop in his bat. Unless Jojima is posted, he's almost certain to be the best player to come over from Japan this year. http://baseballguru.com/jalbright/analysis...Tadahito_Iguchi
December 22, 200421 yr Obviously didn't look that hard, qwert. Image search on yahoo, blame it on them. I was gonna check google afterwords.
December 22, 200421 yr I'll take David Eckstein. He's a gritty player who knows how to play the game right. Either him or Alex Cora would be an upgrade from Willie Harris, IMO. But of the 3 (including that Japanese guy), I'd take Eckstein.
December 22, 200421 yr This may be just me. But, for example if we sign Cora, would Willie Harris have any trade value at all? I think I would much rather see Valdez as the bench guy (can play both 2B and SS) and Cora starting as opposed to Willie sitting on the bench and plays only 2B. I guess Willie also plays CF, but that won't happen much this year probably.
December 22, 200421 yr Give me AJ, and willie over any of those guys i wouldnt mind Larkin has a utily guy so far i have noone to coment on Barry larkin.
December 22, 200421 yr If he goes anywhere i think he ends up in boston. They have been targeting him for a long while now.
December 22, 200421 yr This would be an interesting move. I like it simply because it could give us more credibility in Japan as some of the superstars look to move over here.
December 22, 200421 yr If he goes anywhere i think he ends up in boston. They have been targeting him for a long while now. What the heck is going on with boston? They became the yanks buying all people who are eligible. on the other side, I wish our management is like that but I guess when you win, you become hungry for more.
December 22, 200421 yr Author What the heck is going on with boston? They became the yanks buying all people who are eligible. on the other side, I wish our management is like that but I guess when you win, you become hungry for more. ...because Barry Larkin is such a sought after player. :rolly
December 22, 200421 yr ...because Barry Larkin is such a sought after player. :rolly If you dont see that the Red Sox are the Yankee Jrs. you are blind :rolly
December 22, 200421 yr Author If you dont see that the Red Sox are the Yankee Jrs. you are blind :rolly I needed that, thanks man, this is why I come to soxtalk.
December 22, 200421 yr I needed that, thanks man, this is why I come to soxtalk. Well when your team has more payroll than the Indians, Devil Rays, Pirates and Brewers combined combined you know its not good. http://www.onestopbaseball.com/TeamPayroll.asp 27+29+32+34=122 million Boston Payroll is 128 million :rolly
December 23, 200421 yr From Rotoworld .... The Red Sox plan to pass on Japanese infielder Tadahito Iguchi and use Kevin Youkilis and Ramon Vazquez as their reserve infielders next season. Iguchi still might get an opportunity elsewhere, but if any other major league team is pursuing him, it's doing so quietly. Dec. 23 - 3:58 am et
December 23, 200421 yr KW struck it gold with one Japanese player. If the price is right and he can be had, why not take a shot?
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