Masahiro Tanaka

[duke1861]

We have to find a way to sign this guy. Its going to take a lot of money to do so but I honestly think our pitching staff would dominate MLB if he signs with us. Baseball is all about pitching and he would would be an outstanding addition to our staff.

I know that we have to lock up Kershaw and Brian Wilson, and also sign Alexander Guerrero, but we can't pass up on this guy at all. Bills or Fife would be the #5 until Lee is ready.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acu_tWYNNpA]Masahiro Tanaka highlights - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Cobiemonster]

I don't know if the Dodgers will sign him - my thinking is that because they're not interested in Cano, that tells me they're not going to make any big time signings from outside the organization

 

[trojanfan12]

I don't know if the Dodgers will sign him - my thinking is that because they're not interested in Cano, that tells me they're not going to make any big time signings from outside the organization

I don't think it's that they're not interested in signing Cano, it's that they're not interested in signing for the number of years that it's rumored he's likely going to want.

They don't want to be like the Angels with Pujols!!

 

[Cobiemonster]

I don't think it's that they're not interested in signing Cano, it's that they're not interested in signing for the number of years that it's rumored he's likely going to want.

They don't want to be like the Angels with Pujols!!

Yeah that's pretty much what I meant - those contracts are killers

 

[Silas]

I think the Dodgers can still put together a great staff without signing Tanaka, but I'm sure the Dodgers will kick some tires. You never know, they might get into the thick of things.

I would like to see Wilson come back next year, but I have to believe he wants a Closers job which means he will probably look elsewhere.

Wouldn't be surprised to see the Yankees take a run at him now that Rivera is retiring.

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

We have to find a way to sign this guy. Its going to take a lot of money to do so but I honestly think our pitching staff would dominate MLB if he signs with us. Baseball is all about pitching and he would would be an outstanding addition to our staff.

I know that we have to lock up Kershaw and Brian Wilson, and also sign Alexander Guerrero, but we can't pass up on this guy at all. Bills or Fife would be the #5 until Lee is ready.

Masahiro Tanaka highlights - YouTube

Tanaka has nasty movement dayum!!

 

[Old1949]

That video above is the first time I've seen Tanaka. With his slow motion delivery, he looks like he'd be easy to steal on. Anybody know how that's gone for him?

 

[trojanfan12]

Yeah that's pretty much what I meant - those contracts are killers

Yeah they are. I understand why the Angels did it, they were hoping to get a World Series or 2 in the first 5 years of the contract. Hasn't worked. Don't think many teams are going to be real interested in going down that road with an older player after seeing that.

 

[Silas]

That video above is the first time I've seen Tanaka. With his slow motion delivery, he looks like he'd be easy to steal on. Anybody know how that's gone for him?

Tanaka has a hesitation kind of like Hideo Nomo and I think Nomo did ok with runners on. Maybe no one ever gets on base against Tanaka!!

 

[OutlawImmortal]

After we make our best effort to sign Hanley, Clayton and Wilson and if the owners still want to write checks.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

If they can add Tanaka and Guerrero, they are going to be scary next year. Should avoid going for Cano, use the money to re-sign the best pitcher in baseball, Kershaw.

 

[duke1861]

If they can add Tanaka and Guerrero, they are going to be scary next year. Should avoid going for Cano, use the money to re-sign the best pitcher in baseball, Kershaw.

I wish we could get rid of Beckett's salary and use it toward Tanaka. Cano is a big NO as Guerrero will do the job just fine. We need to resign Wilson even if we give him closer money. He is lights out and will only get better with his velocity getting better.

 

[LASports96]

If they can add Tanaka and Guerrero, they are going to be scary next year. Should avoid going for Cano, use the money to re-sign the best pitcher in baseball, Kershaw.

Pretty much exactly this

 

[besaesa]

I don't think it's that they're not interested in signing Cano, it's that they're not interested in signing for the number of years that it's rumored he's likely going to want.

They don't want to be like the Angels with Pujols!!

Exactly they are more worried about the years than the money! If Cano agreed to a 5 year deal (which he probably wont) I would be ok with signing him but nothing over that. Personally I say let the Yankees pay him.

 

[Villain]

That video above is the first time I've seen Tanaka. With his slow motion delivery, he looks like he'd be easy to steal on. Anybody know how that's gone for him?

He doesn't have such a slow delivery out of the stretch.





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I'm always happy to add a great pitcher at the right price. I think this guy will sign elsewhere though (Yankees, most likely. Angels, Giants, and Mets also see like logical landing spots).