| Red Sox still in the mix for Takahashi | 02.08.10 at 1:51 pm ET |
The Red Sox still appear to be in the mix for the services of Japanese left-hander Hisanori Takahashi, whom the Sox have extended a contract offer to. Takahashi is thought to be waiting on a few more potential suitors before deciding on whether or not he will take the Red Sox’ deal.
If Takahashi does sign with the Sox, it will be to compete for a job in the team’s bullpen, despite the fact the 34-year-old has pitched as a starter for most of his professional career in Japan.
It is believed that Takahashi will be throwing for teams that haven’t been able to scout him, with that session taking place at some point Monday afternoon in Arizona.
Last season with the Yomiuri Giants, Takahashi went 10-6 with a 2.94 ERA, striking out 121 batters while walking 36 in 144 innings pitched. He made approximately $1.3 million in 2009 with Yomiuri. The lefty’s best pitch is a screwball-type offering, with his fastball usually topping out at 90 mph.
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May 30th, 2010 at 7:12 am
Takahashi is a great player, bit old only at 34