Tag: Masahiro Tanaka
Hiroki Kuroda assumes mentor role to Masahiro Tanaka – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsTAMPA — Masahiro Tanaka has a lot to learn as he acclimates to his new surroundings during his high-profile rookie season. Based on the first workout of … Read More
Tanaka Gains a Mentor but Loses Breath During His First Official Workout – New York Times
New York TimesHiroki Kuroda, left, and Masahiro Tanaka, who have established a traditional Japanese mentoring relationship, at the Yankees’ training camp in Tampa. Barton Silverman/The New York Times. TAMPA, Fla. … Read More
Tanaka On Display – ESPN
ESPNTAMPA, Fla. — The New York Yankees literally drew a line in the sand between Masahiro Tanaka and the media on Saturday. A team media relations assistant dragged his heel … Read More
Yankees captain Derek Jeter applauds Masahiro Tanaka signing: ‘It’s huge’ – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsThey are not, however, prepared to duplicate the “crazy expenditures that might be commonplace in New York.” Lucchino also called the Yankees “a different flavor of ice … Read More
With Tanaka signed, Matt Garza, Grant Balfour agree on deals – USA TODAY
USA TODAYNow that Masahiro Tanaka’s deal is out of the way, the free-agent market for pitchers is finally coming to life as expected, with two quick signings following yesterday’s news … Read More
Yankees’ star import Tanaka: Will his arm burn out? – CNN
CNN(CNN) — Japanese star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is only 25. He just pitched a perfect 24-0 season with a 1.27 ERA. For non baseball fans, that’s unbelievable form. It’s thanks … Read More
Yanks needed a Hiro — and got him – ESPN
ESPNThe New York Yankees were not trying to flex their marketplace muscles before their town was taken over by Peyton Manning and Richard Sherman (Or is it Richard Sherman and … Read More
Masahiro Tanaka is a Yankee, but who are the losers? – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThey came at Masahiro Tanaka bearing pots of gold from different places and angles, hoping he would pick them among a bevy of suitors. YANKEES: Land prized Japan star … Read More
Despite Tanaka signing, Yankees have holes – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe New York Yankees still are a better bet to stay under baseball’s $189 million luxury tax threshold than they are to catch the Boston Red Sox in the … Read More
With Yankees, Tanaka profiles as a No. 3 fantasy starter – USA TODAY
USA TODAYIt probably comes as no surprise that star Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka will end up in the New York Yankees rotation. After posting an incredible 24-0 record and 1.27 … Read More
Masahiro Tanaka to Yanks for $155M – ESPN
ESPNNEW YORK — The Yankees spent much of 2013 scouting right-hander Masahiro Tanaka in Japan. After seeing him go 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA, they came away convinced his stuff … Read More
Done deal: Masahiro Tanaka to Yankees for $155 million – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMasahiro Tanaka is headed to the New York Yankees, who are once again spending money with the determination of years past. Tanaka, the prize of this winter’s free agent … Read More
Five teams have placed an offer for Tanaka – FanSided
FanSidedAug 17, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baseball gloves of the Pittsburgh Pirates sit along the dugout rail waiting use in the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory … Read More
Notebook: History points to Masahiro Tanaka risk – Boston Herald
Boston HeraldThat is the question when evaluating Japanese sensation Masahiro Tanaka, who’s expected to sign a Major League Baseball contract for more than $100 million sometime this week, and has … Read More
GM: Dodgers active in Tanaka talks – ESPN
ESPNLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday made official the largest contract in baseball history for a pitcher — the seven-year, $215 million deal for homegrown ace Clayton … Read More
Others will cash in, but there’s only one Clayton Kershaw – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMasahiro Tanaka and other ace-quality starters now know the going rate for the best pitcher in baseball is about $30 million a year. Their asking price won’t be nearly … Read More
Japan’s Masahiro Tanaka officially posted – USA TODAY
USA TODAYNEW YORK (AP) — The bidding for Japanese star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has begun. All 30 major league teams were notified that the 30-day period to sign the star … Read More
Japanese starting pitcher Tanaka to be posted – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comThe Rakuten Eagles will allow the 25-year-old right-hander to be placed into the new posting system approved recently by MLB and NPB, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. Posting fees are … Read More
Masahiro Tanaka: The Big If – ABC News
ABC NewsYou may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Why are major league teams salivating over Masahiro Tanaka? Why is one Japanese team frothing at the mouth? Why … Read More
Tanaka free to come to MLB … for a very large fee – FOXSports.com
FOXSports.comRelease the hounds … or the wallets. The Rakuten Golden Eagles have decided to post right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, the hottest pitcher on the free-agent market, Jon Paul Morosi reported Tuesday … Read More
Japanese team reverses course, will post Masahiro Tanaka – USA TODAY
USA TODAYTOKYO (AP) — Pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is set to move to the majors next season after his Japanese team Rakuten Eagles announced Wednesday it was prepared to let him … Read More
Report: MLB’s new rule will cost MLB the best pitcher in Japan – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMasahiro Tanaka celebrates after winning the Japan Series. (PHOTO: AFP PHOTO / JIJI PRESS JAPAN OUTJIJI PRESS/AFP/Getty Images). Earlier this week, Major League Baseball and Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball … Read More
Masahiro Tanaka staying in Japan – or so it appears – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe wait for Masahiro Tanaka may be over – or more accurately, postponed for at least a year. According to The New York Times, which cited reports in Japanese … Read More
Masahiro Tanaka says he wants to pursue career in MLB – USA TODAY
USA TODAYTOKYO (AP) — Pitcher Masahiro Tanaka wants to move to Major League Baseball next season but his Japanese team doesn’t want to let him go. MLB and Nippon Professional … Read More
With posting agreement, Masahiro Tanaka decision next – USA TODAY
USA TODAYOne of the most significant deals of this offseason was completed Monday and no player changed addresses. A new posting agreement between Major League Baseball and NPB, the governing … Read More