Is anyone staking out the airports, looking for Iguchi?

My only concern is can Iguchi go to his right. I remember Kaz Matsui had all kinds of problems because Japanese fielders do not backhand the ball for the most part.

Yanks and Red Sox were interested in Iguchi

 

It may just be the Sox are actually going after him harder than other teams.

 

SB

3 to 3.3 million a year! If this is true, he should be signing it right now.... that's almost a million more than he made in Japan.

 

I really hope the third year is a team option. I just don't want this team to be stuck with a worthless contract incase he doesn't pan out...

 

But whatever. He'll be a welcome addition to this team, and even if he doesn't play very well, he'll carry his weight just by being such a huge PR influence halfway around the globe...

Is this being reported anywhere else but here and XM radio? There seems to be alot of people on the board right now.

Yanks and Red Sox were interested in Iguchi

 

It may just be the Sox are actually going after him harder than other teams.

 

SB

 

Everything else i have read is the the yankees and red sox stopped talking to him late november early december.

I really hope the third year is a team option.  I just don't want this team to be stuck with a worthless contract incase he doesn't pan out...

 

But whatever.  He'll be a welcome addition to this team, and even if he doesn't play very well, he'll carry his weight just by being such a huge PR influence halfway around the globe...

 

Yeah, but I feel bad for the Cubune writers because then they would have to do a story about how Japanese players don't pan out in the MLB.... then throw in a paragraph about Maggs possibly signing with the Cubs

i thought KW was to be on the score today but on their update Telender didnt mention KW being on the score..

Maybe KW is talking to Iguchi agent

i thought KW was to be on the score today but on their update Telender didnt  mention KW being on the score..

Maybe KW is talking to Iguchi agent

 

When I was listening at the start of the show they just said "A White Sox guest"...

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i thought KW was to be on the score today but on their update Telender didnt  mention KW being on the score..

Maybe KW is talking to Iguchi agent

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Kong will be on.

Sure he is a bit of a gamble. At the very least, he should be a good platoon with Willie. I just like the attitude and professionalism the players from Japan seem to bring. That's just my perception. It also could bring more opportunites from the Asian markets. He could be one of those spark plugs that gets the whole team going. I don't like the fact that Ozzie seems down on Harris. If that is true then get someone in there that the manager believes in.

QUOTE(103 mph screwball @ Jan 14, 2005 -> 03:46 PM)

Sure he is a bit of a gamble.  At the very least, he should be a good platoon with Willie.  I just like the attitude and professionalism the players from Japan seem to bring.  That's just my perception. It also could bring more opportunites from the Asian markets. He could be one of those spark plugs that gets the whole team going.  I don't like the fact that Ozzie seems down on Harris.  If that is true then get someone in there that the manager believes in.

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One name.

 

Daisuke Matsuzaka.

 

Not only would his last name look completely badass on a Sox jersey, he would be an absolute stud.

 

My thinking is that having 2 Japanese players to relate to would help him come here unless the Yanks or Mariners or Dodgers are hellbent on signing him.

One name.

 

Daisuke Matsuzaka.

 

Not only would his last name look completely badass on a Sox jersey, he would be an absolute stud.

 

My thinking is that having 2 Japanese players to relate to would help him come here unless the Yanks or Mariners or Dodgers are hellbent on signing him.

 

I can't wait to see the numbers he puts up when he gets here. Like you said, gonnabe a stud.

Get this done Sox! This would be an excellent way to start the weekend.

Wow. Allow me a moment to really take in what this team will look like, fully healthy, with Iguchi:

 

LF Podsednik

2B Iguchi

DH Thomas

1B Konerko

CF Rowand

C Pieryznski

RF Dye

SS Uribe

3B Crede

 

I know that some will probably question the Rowand-Pierz-Dye part of the order, but that's not the point I'm trying to make. What I'm saying is, when your going to get 20 HRs and 70 RBIs (at least) from your number nine hitter, your in damn good shape. I'll tell ya, pitchers are NOT going to like facing this lineup, especially if Podsednik is at least able to put up a .270/.330 AVG/OBP...

i think this gets done.. i mean, the guy can say

a: im gonna play in japan even thou i want to play in the majors and can make as much money (maybe more) then i would in japan... oh well, i play japan... no major for me

or

b: i wanna play in the majors, white sox offer good, i play in majors

I'm thinking this gets done....everything's just set right.

15 mins to go before soxfest opens up. Do you think they will announce iguchi tonight

LF Podsednik

2B Iguchi

DH Thomas

1B Konerko

CF Rowand

C Pieryznski

RF Dye

SS Uribe

3B Crede

 

Fast: Pods, Iguchi, Rowand, Uribe, (Harris)

 

Average: Dye?

 

Slow: Frank, Paulie, AJ

 

My winning formula is fast guys get on, slow guys knock em in.

15 mins to go before soxfest opens up. Do you think they will announce iguchi  tonight

 

Williams should hold off announcing Iguchi (if true) until next week.

 

Significance of next week? Cub's convention. In addition to the Hendry bashing which will ensue, there will be coverage of Iguchi's signing w/ White Sox. New York Mets/Yankees battle to steal headlines; why not kick Cubs while they're down?.

Fast: Pods, Iguchi, Rowand, Uribe, (Harris)

 

Average: Dye?

 

Slow: Frank, Paulie, AJ

 

My winning formula is fast guys get on, slow guys knock em in. 

 

Don't forget Crede. He's like around the average (really about below average) range.

I have a feeling we will be hearing about Iguchi signing. By KW having all these feelers out there for a 2 bagger, you have to figure he isn't happy with having Willie there.

Don't forget Crede. He's like around the average (really about below average) range.

 

I was gonna put him with the slow but I guess I forgot. Maybe subconsciously I know he's not gonna do either.

Williams should hold off announcing Iguchi (if true) until next week. 

 

Significance of next week? Cub's convention.  In addition to the Hendry bashing which will ensue, there will be coverage of Iguchi's signing w/ White Sox.  New York Mets/Yankees battle to steal headlines; why not kick Cubs while they're down?. 

 

 

:fthecubs Do it now!! No better way than in front of thousands of happy Sox fans!

I take it nuttin so far.