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Japan SP's to MLB in '08?

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Japan SP's to MLB in '08?
Hi, I'm new here! Great forum you guys keep!

Anyways, I'm wondering which starting pitchers that are currently in Japan will or will likely be posted this winter, to come to MLB for '08. I have heard 3 players possibly getting posted, they are Kazumi Saitoh, Koji Uehara, and Kenshin Kawakami. Can anyone verify?

Thanks.
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Re: Japan SP's to MLB in '08?
[ Author: Jbroks86 | Posted: Sep 17, 2007 11:11 AM | SFT Fan ]

Uehara will not be posted as the Giants have said they don't recognize the posting system.

I have my concerns with Saitoh due to recurring shoulder problems.

Also, I just don't see the Dragons posting Kawakami.

Though switching to your question about possibly getting posted, I haven't heard anything about any of them getting posted.
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Re: Japan SP's to MLB in '08?
[ Author: Deanna | Posted: Sep 17, 2007 12:47 PM | NIP Fan ]

Saitoh: no (shoulder troubles, not enough service time)

Uehara: maybe (and it would be as a free agent, not posting)

Kawakami: no (not enough service time for free agency and he's having a "bad" year)
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Re: Japan SP's to MLB in '08?
[ Author: Guest: Benu | Posted: Sep 19, 2007 12:25 AM ]

I tend to think Uehara is good as gone. I saw a fairly good article on a site I haven't heard of before, East Windup Chronicle, about this subject.
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