Koji Mitsui Rumors

Odds & Ends: Henry, Kikuchi, Accardo

Links for Friday... MLB.com's Brian McTaggart tells us via Twitter that the Astros released pitchers Chad Paronto and Billy Sadler. The Nationals interviewed longtime Braves scouting director Roy Clark, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The Blue Jays fired J.P. Ricciardi advisor Dick Scott, according to Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun. Interesting note from WEEI's Alex Speier. Back in 2002, upon purchasing the Red Sox and selling the Marlins, John Henry attempted to have Josh Beckett and A.J. Burnett transferred to the Sox. NPB Tracker's Patrick Newman says NPB is lobbying Japan's High School Baseball Federation to have...   Continue Reading

---

Tadahito Iguchi Set To Join Chiba Lotte Marines

11:09pm: Patrick Newman tells us Japanese reports indicate this is a done deal at about $6MM over three years. Iguchi had solid years in three of his four MLB seasons, banking $11.8MM and snagging a World Series ring (two if his month with the Phillies this year counts). 7:47am: According to Kyodo News, second baseman Tadahito Iguchi is set to join the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan. A few weeks ago they reportedly offered three years and over $6MM. In other Japanese baseball news, Kyodo reports that lefty Koji Mitsui will stay with the Seibu Lions after he was posted...   Continue Reading

---

Odds and Ends: Putz, Mitsui, Varitek

Links for Friday... Jacob Jackson proposes a new, simpler free agent compensation system. Jon Paul Morosi says the Mariners wanted Fernando Perez from the Rays in the failed talks that would've brought J.J. Putz to Detroit. The Rays were unwilling to do this in part because B.J. Upton will be unavailable to start the season. Koji Mitsui again failed to garner a bid from an MLB team. Aaron Gleeman discusses the Twins' decision not to use certain advanced statistics. Tony Massarotti and Curt Schilling talk about the Jason Varitek situation. Former GM Woody Woodward is back with the Mariners, as...   Continue Reading

---

Japanese Baseball Rumors

A few rumors from NPB, courtesy of Patrick Newman. Lefty reliever Koji Mitsui will be posted again; all 30 MLB teams declined to bid the first time. The Chiba Lotte Marines may be prepared to offer Tadahito Iguchi two years and $4.4MM or so. Such a deal would not have been available in the States. Remember John Wasdin? He has a one-year deal with the Seibu Lions.   Continue Reading

---

No Bids For Koji Mitsui

Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker has the info - all 30 teams chose not to bid on recently posted lefty reliever Koji Mitsui. Newman suggests he could now be released, which would lower the cost for an MLB club. Mitsui put up a 7.50 ERA in 24 innings this year.   Continue Reading

---

Odds & Ends: Webb, Mitsui, Burnett

Some links for the afternoon... Nick Piecoro looks at the Brandon Webb situation. The D'Backs ace is eligible for free agency after the 2010 season. NPB Tracker says Koji Mitsui may require a Major League deal to come to the States. Ted Berg interviewed Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker. Newman takes a look at Koji Uehara, Kenshin Kawakami, Ken Takahashi, and Mitsui. They've all been linked to the Mets. George A. King III from the NY Post looks at whether or not A.J. Burnett will be able to handle the Yankee spotlight. Tim did an interview with Kevin Seefried from...   Continue Reading

---

Koji Mitsui To Be Posted

According to SI.com's Jon Heyman, teams were informed today that Japanese lefty Koji Mitsui will be posted on Thursday. Teams have three business days to place their bids. The news of his posting first broke on December 8th. Mitsui, 35, posted a 7.50 ERA in 24 innings this year. He was solid in '07 though.   Continue Reading

---

Odds and Ends: Laird, Mitsui, Snyder

Links for Tuesday... Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald describes a casino alert regarding potential inside information due to the Winter Meetings. ESPN's Keith Law isn't thrilled with the Tigers' acquisition of Gerald Laird. Michael S. Schmidt gives a peek at the Boras Book for Greg Maddux. One client for which exaggeration is unnecessary. Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker says the Seibu Lions will post 35 year-old lefty reliever Koji Mitsui. Another southpaw option to consider; he's not expected to cost much. Newman also says the Orioles may offer two-year, $10MM contracts to both Kenshin Kawakami and Koji Uehara. Nick...   Continue Reading

---

Top Stories

Search MLBTR

Lijit Search

MLBTR Features

Recent Posts

MLBTR Mailing List

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Rumors By Team

Monthly Archives

Live Chats

Tuesdays at 2 p.m. CST