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Japanese Team Pursuing Nelson Cruz?
Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker passes along a Sanspo.com story. Apparently the Hanshin Tigers plan to aggressively pursue Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz this winter. Cruz had an incredible 2008, both in Triple A and a month with the Rangers. It figures that they'll pencil him in as next year's starting right fielder rather than sell/trade him to Japan. A year ago, Cruz could've been had for little.
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Not sure this could happen. He'd have to clear league wide waivers, that's not gonna happen.
Posted by: Mike Simms | October 23, 2008 at 10:14 AM
what are the guidelines for league wide waivers?
Posted by: AstrosCoverage.blogspot.com | October 23, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Interesting story and judging by whats going on in the NBA its not totally crazy.
Just as recent as say 10 years ago only players who were not good enough for the NBA or were NBA has-beens were playing ball in Europe. Now, the European teams are throwing big money at players and are actually attracting mid-level NBA talent over there.
Obviously the dynamics and appeal of the two sports are completely different, but its just interesting
Posted by: Chris | October 23, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Just a question for Rangers fans. Is Mike Young available at all? With Andrus in the wings, I would think they wouldn't be against moving Young and his big contract. What kind of package do you guys think he would require? I could see Omar looking to kill a couple birds with one stone by trying to pickup Young and Cruz for 2B/COF spots.
Posted by: nrmax88 | October 23, 2008 at 06:25 PM
"Interesting story and judging by whats going on in the NBA its not totally crazy.
Just as recent as say 10 years ago only players who were not good enough for the NBA or were NBA has-beens were playing ball in Europe. Now, the European teams are throwing big money at players and are actually attracting mid-level NBA talent over there.
Obviously the dynamics and appeal of the two sports are completely different, but its just interesting"
Very different positions. The EU teams are ponying up NBA money, or even better, for the NBA talent. NPB teams are not going to shell out the kind of cash that has been flowing in MLB. NPB might be able to pick off some middling players, but even those types are getting paid more than stars in Japan in most cases.
"Not sure this could happen. He'd have to clear league wide waivers, that's not gonna happen."
I don't think that is true at this point. It is not like he would be sent to the minors, he would be going to Japan on a sale transfer. Since the regular year is over, there is no need to pass waivers to move a player.
Posted by: AA | October 24, 2008 at 01:16 AM