Americans coming to Japan?
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Re: Americans coming to Japan?
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Jan 16, 2004 7:17 AM
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So far, Matt Franco went to Japan. Valentine tried to convince Turk Wendell to come over, but he signed with the Rockies.
Re: Americans coming to Japan?
[ Author: Guest: George Steinbrennernot | Posted: Jan 25, 2004 3:01 AM
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Oy! Bobby wants all of his retreads. It's not like these guys are going to set the basepaths on fire. Sounds like he wants an American foursome for golf and poker. I just don't see these gaijin pickups as savvy baseball moves, but hopefully they will contribute nicely on the field or on the greens.
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I had a basic question if anyone has heard any news about any Americans coming to Japan for 2004. I know last season Ivan Rodriguez was considering it, and his market now seem to be down to the Detroit Tigers.
But, a much much lesser name in baseball circles I hear rumored from time to time is that of a minor league journeyman with big power, Patrick Lennon. He recently was on the Toledo Mudhens in 2003 and has just finished playing winter ball in Mexico. I had heard that in 2002, I believe, if not 2003, that he was considering an offer from an "undisclosed" team in Japan and was wondering if he again was being courted by Japan for 2004.
I know it's a long shot, but, anyone even know anything about this player. I have been following his career closely since 1995, and sometimes lose track of what team he is on.