Lions to Post Mori
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Re: Lions to Post Mori
[ Author: Jen Wei | Posted: Nov 28, 2005 8:04 PM
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I hope that the Fighters or Carp can get him because they need a good experienced closer and setup man.
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Re: Lions to Post Mori
[ Author: Jen Wei | Posted: Dec 2, 2005 11:57 AM
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What I hope is, if Mori plays for the Red Sox, they should give him the reliver role, not like Denny Tomori for this year.
Re: Lions to Post Mori
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Dec 3, 2005 12:42 AM
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Tomori pitched mainly in relief in AAA Pawtucket, they tried him as a starter some with AA Portland. [Minor League Stats]
It will depend on how well Mori will pitch out of spring training with the Red Sox. If he pitches well they will give him a bullpen spot as Boston is in dire need of relievers in the highly competitive AL East. If not, he'll probably start out at AAA Pawtucket.
It will depend on how well Mori will pitch out of spring training with the Red Sox. If he pitches well they will give him a bullpen spot as Boston is in dire need of relievers in the highly competitive AL East. If not, he'll probably start out at AAA Pawtucket.
Re: Lions to Post Mori
[ Author: Jingu Bleacher Bum | Posted: Dec 7, 2005 3:18 PM
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Nikkan Sports (in Japanese) is reporting that one MLB club has put in a bid for Mori, but isn't reporting which club put in the bid, nor for how much.
Re: Lions to Post Mori
[ Author: Guest: Gary Garland | Posted: Dec 8, 2005 3:57 PM
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Hochi Sports has indicated that the Red Sox bid around $500,000 for him and Chunichi Sports says that Cleveland has also made an offer.
There was some indications that the Yankees might be interested, but whether they actually made a bid is unclear.
There was some indications that the Yankees might be interested, but whether they actually made a bid is unclear.
Re: Lions to Post Mori
[ Author: japfan | Posted: Dec 12, 2005 10:51 PM
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The web site Japan Ball stated that the Lions have accepted a bid from a MLB team for reliever Mori. The team was not disclosed.
Re: Lions to Post Mori
[ Author: Guest: Xysma | Posted: Dec 13, 2005 10:34 AM
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The Devil Rays have won the right to negotiate with Shinji Mori. [Roto World Article]
Re: Lions to Post Mori
[ Author: Guest | Posted: Dec 13, 2005 3:43 PM
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How good is Mori?
Re: Lions to Post Mori
[ Author: Guest: losgigantes | Posted: Jan 1, 2006 1:08 AM
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ESPN.com reports that Mori has suffered declining velocity and performance in the last two years as he dealt with minor injuries. His fastball is reported as 90 mph and straight. He relies on the splitter to get people out, but struggles with command. They also describe him as "high-kicking."
I saw stats somewhere and he had something like 60 Ks in 40+ IPs, which I'll take any day. Didn't notice his walks.
I saw stats somewhere and he had something like 60 Ks in 40+ IPs, which I'll take any day. Didn't notice his walks.
Re: Lions to Post Mori
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Dec 24, 2005 6:02 AM
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Mori commented that "Negotiations are going very well. I got very excited when I went to Tropicana Field." Mori is in Tampa Bay for talks with Devil Rays management. The Devil Rays have a January 11th deadline to sign Mori.[Full Japan Ball Article]
Re: Lions to Post Mori
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Dec 24, 2005 2:56 PM
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Nikkan Sports (in Japanese) commented that basically discussions with Tampa Bay are going smoothly and Mori is looking forward to playing with Tampa Bay.
As earlier mentioned, Tampa Bay has until January 11th to sign Mori. Mori hopes to return home on December 23rd, then begin independent training in Guam on January 3rd.
As earlier mentioned, Tampa Bay has until January 11th to sign Mori. Mori hopes to return home on December 23rd, then begin independent training in Guam on January 3rd.
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Mori went 2-2 with 2 saves and a 4.22 ERA in 48 games this year. Overall he has a career 44-44 record with 50 saves and a 3.39 ERA.
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