Hanshin Signs Spencer
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Hanshin Signs Spencer
Hanshin signed outfielder Shane Spencer [Baseball Reference] to a 1 year 60,000,000 (6,000-man) yen contract. Spencer batted .262 with 59 HR and 242 RBI. [Link - Japan Ball]
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Re: Hanshin Signs Spencer
[ Author: mijow | Posted: Dec 24, 2004 12:44 AM
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From the same article listed above:
He played for the New York Mets this year, but was released midseason after he was charged with drinking under the influence of alcohol in Florida in July.He and Kamisaka should make a good pair. Seems like more work for the Osaka traffic police.
Re: Hanshin Signs Spencer
[ Author: Guest: Rick Taschek/NFL/PR Dept. | Posted: Dec 26, 2004 10:18 PM
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I've always thought the Yankees didn't give Shane a fair chance, so I hope he puts up great numbers for your team.
We'll be watching.
We'll be watching.
Re: Hanshin Signs Spencer
[ Author: torakichi | Posted: Dec 31, 2004 9:02 PM
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- He played for the New York Mets this year, but was released midseason after he was charged with drinking [driving, surely!] under the influence of alcohol...
Didn't the Tigers make the same mistake with Tony Tarasco way back when?
Didn't the Tigers make the same mistake with Tony Tarasco way back when?
Re: Hanshin Signs Spencer
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Jan 1, 2005 2:27 AM
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- Didn't the Tigers make the same mistake with Tony Tarasco way back when?
Yes, Tarasco was arrested with the Mets for drug use. [Link - News Day]
Yes, Tarasco was arrested with the Mets for drug use. [Link - News Day]
Re: Hanshin Signs Spencer
[ Author: Guest: Jim Albright | Posted: Dec 24, 2004 4:35 AM
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I think it is reasonable to project Spencer off his career averages for 162 games as given by baseball reference. If we do so, he looks like this:
- 140 g
435 AB
122 hits
21 2B
1 3B
29 HR
49 BB
.280 avg
.353 OB pct
.533 slg pct
I wish I was confident Koshien won't screw up those numbers, as it has a history of apparently suppressing offensive output (at least judged by Tigers and opposition runs scored per game).
Jim Albright
Re: Hanshin Signs Spencer
[ Author: Guest: Yankee Clipper | Posted: Dec 27, 2004 12:49 PM
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Spencer will do OK in Japan if he can stay sober and stay out of trouble. No MLB team would touch him. He had multiple transgressions with the Mets. Japan baseball is his last chance. Sound like Mr. Baseball?
I project many sake soaked nights for Hanshin's latest gaijin trophy. Hanshin must be desperate.
I project many sake soaked nights for Hanshin's latest gaijin trophy. Hanshin must be desperate.
Re: Hanshin Signs Spencer
[ Author: PLNara | Posted: Dec 30, 2004 7:02 AM
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Questionable past aside, it looks to me like this is another case of Hanshin going after a guy who doesn't address their needs. Hiyama, Akahoshi, and Kanemoto are all coming off good seasons, and Hamanaka is seemingly always on the verge of breaking out. I thought Andy Sheets was supposed to play first - are they going to move him over to third? That might work if Spencer can play first.
Still, Hanshin has plenty of solid hitters, and I really doubt that Spencer will contribute as much as even an average, mid-rotation starter.
Still, Hanshin has plenty of solid hitters, and I really doubt that Spencer will contribute as much as even an average, mid-rotation starter.
Re: Hanshin Signs Spencer
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Dec 30, 2004 9:43 AM
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- I thought Andy Sheets was supposed to play first - are they going to move him over to third?
From what I've heard, Sheets is playing first. Spencer is an outfielder.
From what I've heard, Sheets is playing first. Spencer is an outfielder.
Re: Hanshin Signs Spencer
[ Author: Christopher | Posted: Dec 31, 2004 5:01 PM
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Replacing who? I cannot see a weakness in the outfield where he can be slotted in.
Re: Hanshin Signs Spencer
[ Author: Guest | Posted: Jan 7, 2005 5:32 AM
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This is a good move for Hanshin (I think at least). Spencer is a hard-nosed player who will bring something special to Hanshin. I'm a little surprised though. After his little DUI situation last year, the Yankees signed him to a minor league contract. He did pretty well, and I remember reading on the Columbus Clippers (Yankees AAA affiliate) web site that he's re-signed for 2005 - but guess not. :/
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