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Kazuhisa Ishii: Lefty Reliever

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Kazuhisa Ishii: Lefty Reliever
The alchemists of the New York Mets are at it again, converting starter Ishii to lefty relief specialist at the Norfolk AAA club. It is noted that lefties have hit .197 against him.

I guess they choose to ignore that he is also erratic and walks batters frequently. I think this is a terrible idea. Let him go to Arizona or another pitcher starved organization where he can slog through his starts. An unreliable starter makes for a more unreliable reliever.

[Name corrected in title on Aug 29, 2005 JST at 8:52 AM - Thanks Guest]
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Re: Kazuhisa Ishii: Lefty Reliever
[ Author: Guest: RakutenEagles | Posted: Aug 30, 2005 2:26 AM ]

In my opinion, Ishii would be a good closer because he does well in the first inning, but it always seems to be the 5th and 6th inning where he breaks down. But we'll see what happens.
Re: Kazuhisa Ishii: Lefty Reliever
[ Author: Guest: Ed Kranepool | Posted: Aug 30, 2005 2:54 PM ]

If it is simply a question of tiring later on that effects his control, you'd have a point. I just think he is too erratic to be a closer. A closer cannot afford to walk anyone. Maybe you're suggesting he be a long reliever?
Re: Kazuhisa Ishii: Lefty Reliever
[ Author: Something Lions | Posted: Aug 31, 2005 11:10 AM | SL Fan ]

Yeah, I agree. He gives up too many walks to be a reliable reliever in tight situations.
Re: Kazuhisa Ishii: Lefty Reliever
[ Author: Guest: Ed Kranepool | Posted: Sep 1, 2005 2:07 PM ]

Kaz is baaack. Getting called up on September 1.
Re: Kazuhisa Ishii: Lefty Reliever
[ Author: Guest | Posted: Sep 1, 2005 11:04 PM ]

Good for Kazuhisa, but I assume he's gonna be a long relief pitcher.
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