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Hiroki Kuroda Landscape “Wide Open”

By Mike Axisa | December 3, 2011 at 4:51pm CDT

4:51pm: A source tells WEEI's Rob Bradford that the Red Sox are interested in Kuroda, but that their ability to sign him would be contingent on gaining financial flexibility through other moves.

2:47pm: Now that the Dodgers have effectively signed Capuano to replace Kuroda in their rotation, the landscape for the righty is "wide open," a source tells FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal. According to Rosenthal, Kuroda is now willing to consider all offers, regardless of location.

9:12am: Yesterday we heard that the Rockies are out of the running for Roy Oswalt, but today Troy Renck of The Denver Post reports that they've been quietly pursuing Hiroki Kuroda. The right-hander is unlikely to return to the Dodgers following the Chris Capuano signing.

Kuroda, 37 in February, has pitched to a 3.23 ERA with 7.2 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 in 398 1/3 innings across 63 starts over the last two seasons. The Angels and Diamondbacks are said to have interest in him, and the Hiroshima Carp also have an offer out to their former hurler. Kuroda prefers the west coast, but it stands to reason that the Yankees, Red Sox, Nationals, and others would have interest if he was willing to move east. The Rockies reportedly have interest in Jeff Francis and Kevin Millwood as well.

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  1. grownice

    14 years ago

    “Quietly pursuing”…Not anymore! Way to blow their cover MLBTR!

    Reply
  2. Coby Eiss

    14 years ago

     Would like to see him in NY

    Reply
  3. Triple Hawpes Brewed

    14 years ago

    They need him, that rotation is a joke

    Reply
    • triple_play_baseball

      14 years ago

      Kershaw, Billingsley, Lilly, Capuano, Eovaldi…….

      There are plenty of funnier jokes around the league

      Reply
      • TDKnies

        14 years ago

        Gotta disagree with you on that example.

        Reply
        • triple_play_baseball

          14 years ago

          Not saying it’s one of the better rotations out there, but to call it a joke is a bit much. Now if we’re talking lineups, then I’ll be the first to agree.

          Reply
          • TDKnies

            14 years ago

            We can always joke about the Orioles rotation!

            Reply
      • Triple Hawpes Brewed

        14 years ago

        Was referring to the Rockies…

        Reply
        • triple_play_baseball

          14 years ago

          ooops

          Reply
  4. formerdraftpick 2

    14 years ago

    I like how they are quietly pursuing Hiroki Kuroda through a combination of the art of miming, Charades and sign language.  The first non verbal contract in MLB. 

    Reply
    • ZZZZZIPPP

      14 years ago

      THE ART OF MIMING CHARADES AND SIGN LANGUAGE? WHAT KIND OF GAME IS THAT? HOW DO YOU MIME A MIME?

      Reply
  5. Robert Montenegro

    14 years ago

    percentage chance he signs anywhere in MLB other than the Dodgers has to be less than 10%. hiroshima carp most likely.

    Reply
    • Ryan Klinkert

      14 years ago

      Anywhere other than Angels/Dodgers = 0%.

      Reply
  6. strikethree

    14 years ago

    He’s been one of the best pitchers from Japan to crossover. It’ll be a damn shame to see him leave. 
    Keep the talent in the majors and send Igawa back.

    Reply
  7. sid

    14 years ago

    C’mon Brian Cashman ……. Kuroda would be a great fit in NY.

    Reply
  8. AJCBE

    14 years ago

    Ninja pursuit. Clever. 

    Reply
  9. doyers

    14 years ago

    I dont think he will sign with tthe rox since he wanted to stay with the dodgers or go back to japan and pitch with the hiroshima carp who have already offered him a contract.

    Reply
    • BlueSkyLA

      14 years ago

      He’d make more playing here, but we know he’s very unlikely to leave the LA area. If the Angels don’t sign him, I’d say he’s going back to Japan. FWIW, the Dodgers haven’t officially said that they are no longer pursuing him. Still an outside chance, I guess.

      Reply
    • John W

      14 years ago

      The Angels will pay him.

      Reply
  10. Taylor Haberle

    14 years ago

    Rockies kept those talks under wraps. 

    Reply
  11. Gmail User

    14 years ago

    Rockies are in on him until it turns out that he actually wants to be paid in money rather than Taco Bell salsa packets. Won’t happen, wallets too tight.

    Reply
  12. Alex M

    14 years ago

    All things equal, I’d imagine he’d choose the Angels.

    Reply
  13. mmiller54

    14 years ago

    He’s going to pick the dbacks!

    Reply
  14. Johnny S.

    14 years ago

    I remember Yankees were thinking about trading for Kuroda , not to be stereotypical but if Sox get Darvish , Kuroda would be a perfect counter strike 

    Reply
  15. BobbyJohn

    14 years ago

    He’s certainly the type of pitcher the Rockies have been saying they are after, and I think he profiles well for Coors with his GB/FB ratio and low walk rate.

    Reply
  16. MeowMeow

    14 years ago

    Ben Cherington’s men are hiding in the bushes outside Kuroda’s home as we speak, ready to strike (with a two year contract + option)

    Reply
    • User 4245925809

      14 years ago

      Hey.. Not greedy here.. If boston can get just 1 former NPB pitcher, I’ll settle for ex Sox reliever Saito again.

      Reply
  17. CAD_Monkey

    14 years ago

    I hate Ned Colletti so much right now.

    Reply
    • nietzschesass

      14 years ago

      Aren’t you a Carp fan?

      Reply
      • crashcameron

        14 years ago

        Mike or Hiroshima?

        Reply
      • CAD_Monkey

        14 years ago

        Yeah, but from these rumors it sounds like he’s willing to stay in the US, possibly to pitch for a division rival.

        Reply
    • sherrilltradedooverexperience

      14 years ago

      i’m pretty sure i hate him worse.

      Reply
  18. whatever

    14 years ago

    I seriously doubt Kuroda would sign in Colorado, thats just me though..

    Reply
  19. SierraM363

    14 years ago

    A nice replacement for Lackey.

    Reply
    • Lunchbox45

      14 years ago

      no one commented on this?

      Reply
      • mainesox

        14 years ago

        Just noticed it, but I’m not really sure how to respond other than “yeah, maybe.”  Depending on what else they do in the rotation Kuroda, on a short term deal, might not be too bad.

        Reply
  20. Bill Staffieri

    14 years ago

    why would Kuroda go anywhere now when he wouldn’t go to a contender for month to try to win a ring?

    Reply
  21. bearsbball11

    14 years ago

    Nice Rockies. Kevin Millwood and Jeff Francis are sure to solve all our rotation issues….

    Reply
    • User 4245925809

      14 years ago

      Millwood might make a huge difference.. On some Independent league team.. In fact.. That is where he belongs with that rubbish he throws.

      Reply
    • Rheumatic

      14 years ago

      Millwood, if he is cheap and pitches like last year, would not stink as a #5.   But I would rather the Rox fit the big pieces into the puzzle before grabbing small pieces. 

      Reply
  22. guydavis

    14 years ago

    Mets have gotta be in on him. I imagine he signs at well under his market value.

    Reply
  23. Paul

    14 years ago

    Why do red sox keep kidding themselves? you are the freaking yankees, quit fooling yourselves and just go out and spend its the only thing you can do nowadays anyways, well that and choke. 

    Reply
  24. SixAces

    14 years ago

    Bye bye Ortiz, hello Kuroda?

    Reply
  25. grant77

    14 years ago

    The note about financial troubles for Boston is interesting, sort of sets their payroll cap at the current 150 mil. If Ortiz accepts arb, putting it at 165, I wonder if they even get much starting pitching.

    Reply

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