According to Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald: "there are rumblings that starting pitcher Naoyuki Shimuzu, the ace of the Chiba Lotte Marines, wants to play for the White Sox next season. Shimizu, reportedly a close friend of Iguchi's. So far Naoyuki is 4-4 with a 2.78 ERA this season."

 

Hmm another japanese import. So far I'd say KW is 2 for 2 on those. I like the idea of bringing him here next season. Although the rotation is set for 2006, i still wouldn't mind the idea of having him in our pen or even putting Contreras in the pen next year. What do you guys think?

For the first time that I can remember we have amazing depth in our rotation. If we add this guy to the mix- we could potentially have solid starters 1-7.

I would be a bit weary of bringing over some pitchers from Japan. They are VERY hit or miss, and havent had good history of staying power.

I don't think I want a pitcher...but what do they have in terms of third basemen?

There are alot better pitchers over there than him. No thank you.

There are alot better pitchers over there than him. No thank you.

Didn't we already talk about this guy and came to the conclusion that he sucks.

It would be nice to see us get some more Japanese fall out from our two good players from there. I wouldnt mind beeing the first place that they all want to play. Chicago is a good town for any foreigners to come to in my opinion.

Didn't we already talk about this guy and came to the conclusion that he sucks.

Yep and the verdict is still out on Shingo.

Didn't we already talk about this guy and came to the conclusion that he sucks.

 

He doesn't suck but there are better. The padres are also very interested in him. They are interested in practically every player from japan and i expect them to grab a couple in the off-season.

How do we know that this pitcher sucks without seeing him ever pitch...

How do we know that this pitcher sucks without seeing him ever pitch...

He doesn't suck but his numbers and scouting reports suggest that he wouldn't make a very good major league pitcher. And there are much better pitchers than him in Japan.

There are alot better pitchers over there than him. No thank you.

 

If we can keep Timo around cause he's buddies with Uribe, than the Sox should be more than happy to bring in the good friend of our best hitter.

How do we know that this pitcher sucks without seeing him ever pitch...

 

Ever hear of japanese insiders, message boards, websites, etc...? They follow baseball as much as we here in the united states.

Edited May 26, 200520 yr by qwerty

How do we know that this pitcher sucks without seeing him ever pitch...

 

We have amazing powers.

He doesn't suck but his numbers and scouting reports suggest that he wouldn't make a very good major league pitcher. And there are much better pitchers than him in Japan.

Wasn't there a lot of people who said Iguchi wouldn't be very good in the Majors as well....and how has that worked out? I am sure KW will have him scouted and will go from there.

Wasn't there a lot of people who said Iguchi wouldn't be very good in the Majors as well....and how has that worked out? I am sure KW will have him scouted and will go from there.

Who said Ichiro wouldn't be successful in America. I remember people picking him as an early rookie of the year candidate before he even signed with the Mariners.

Edited May 26, 200520 yr by Kalapse

Who said Ichiro wouldn't be successful in America. I remember a people picking him as an early rookie of the candidate before he even signed with the Mariners.

 

QUOTE(Kalapse @ May 26, 2005 -> 02:48 PM)

Who said Ichiro wouldn't be successful in America. I remember a people picking him as an early rookie of the candidate before he even signed with the Mariners.

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HAahahahahaha.

I can't type for s*** today.

Ummm, I said he wouldnt be good, I guess.

 

I just want to make you look better......