16 Nov 06
Originally posted by PhlabibitWith Schilling on the Red Sox he is likely the number 2 or 3 anyway.
Daisuke Matsuzaka's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsptUfnhVcc&mode=related&search=
He looks pretty good, but how will that translate to MLB's American League? Once the batters get to watch him for a bit, will he just be another #2 or #3 pitcher on most MLB teams?
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Hopefully hw will be a steady #3 behind Beckett.
At least the Yankees didn't get him.
20 Nov 06
Originally posted by PhlabibitI can't watch this at work but I hope it is footage of Matsuzaka's mythical gyroball. People are going on about it like it's the next steroids while I read on the internet that no one can actually throw one, including Matsuzaka. What's the deal with that?
Daisuke Matsuzaka's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsptUfnhVcc&mode=related&search=
He looks pretty good, but how will that translate to MLB's American League? Once the batters get to watch him for a bit, will he just be another #2 or #3 pitcher on most MLB teams?
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20 Nov 06
Originally posted by caissad4I'm glad the Yanks didn't waste money on this unproven trinket. They should fork out some big cash and eat crow and get Andy Petitte back.
With Schilling on the Red Sox he is likely the number 2 or 3 anyway.
Hopefully hw will be a steady #3 behind Beckett.
At least the Yankees didn't get him.
20 Nov 06
Originally posted by darvlayWhen you get home, view the link I gave you. Watch the second pitch, and try to guess where it will go. Looks like the damn thing takes a right angle curve, but does become less impressive the more you watch it.
I can't watch this at work but I hope it is footage of Matsuzaka's mythical gyroball. People are going on about it like it's the next steroids while I read on the internet that no one can actually throw one, including Matsuzaka. What's the deal with that?
Here is the Gyro ball...
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They were saying that this pitch was developed by computers to have most movement and least wear on the pitcher. I have not heard anything about it being hard to throw, I heard it was quite easy to learn and this guy learned it online, and taught it to 4 out of 5 pitchers in his school in 2 days.
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20 Nov 06
Originally posted by no1marauderI guess the Sox really want him. They do stand to make extra cash like the Yankees do in Japan with TV. He'll be a good #3 or so pitcher. They just need to sign him for about 3 or 4 years near 40 million is my best guess. They stand to make about 90 million back on the Japanese TV.
I'm glad the Yanks didn't waste money on this unproven trinket. They should fork out some big cash and eat crow and get Andy Petitte back.
This wouldn't have helped Yankees in any way having Matsue already.
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21 Nov 06
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Originally posted by darvlayRoger that, Roger. My profile has likewise been amended.
I can definitely see how your eventless existence could misinterpret my departure as dramatic. Regardless, please see my profile for a more detailed explanation on my status at this site, if you are interested.
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😛 is fitting. So is 😲.
21 Nov 06
So, they have still not signed this guy... I wish we would get some reports on talks, but that isn't a good idea from a business stance.
If they don't get this guy, it's a problem. If they pay too much, it's a problem. I hope they can pull it off... would be really neat if they end up doing some opening games in Japan like Yankees did last year or so.
Not good for the team to travel like that, but good for the fans.
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13 Dec 06
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Daisuke is on a plane to Boston. Not a 'done deal' yet... but a very good sign.
Now they just need to get him for about 8 or 9M and 6 years.
Oh, Sox fan will boo this guy to Japan and back if he sucks wind after costing the sox near 100M.
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Breaking News. Sox land him for 52M 6 years... but... Is he any good?
14 Dec 06
Originally posted by PhlabibitCan you say, "Hideki Irabu"?
Daisuke Matsuzaka's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsptUfnhVcc&mode=related&search=
He looks pretty good, but how will that translate to MLB's American League? Once the batters get to watch him for a bit, will he just be another #2 or #3 pitcher on most MLB teams?
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14 Dec 06
Originally posted by Phlabibit51 million for a Vulcan forkball?
When you get home, view the link I gave you. Watch the second pitch, and try to guess where it will go. Looks like the damn thing takes a right angle curve, but does become less impressive the more you watch it.
Here is the Gyro ball...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdr0N9HDptg&mode=related&search=
They were saying that this pitch was developed ...[text shortened]... this guy learned it online, and taught it to 4 out of 5 pitchers in his school in 2 days.
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This guy has Mr. Zero written all over him.