Sane Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 This guy impressed the heck out of me when he pitched the top of the 9th in last night's game. His mechanics, his control, and the movement on his pitches, I can't say I've ever been that interested in every single pitch like that. How high on are you guys on Takatsu? What are his contract terms? Is he signed to a multi-year deal with you guys? What do you think the Sox would be asking in return in a trade for him? ...or is he untouchable? Do you guys need any better arms in the bullpen? A LH specialist? If not, we've got prospects to deal too. I would love to have Takatsu on the M's in 2005, if not for anything more than just being able to watch him pitch every couple of days. And if we kept Hasegawa around, they're friends, so I think he'd fit in well here. Just a thought. If any of this is out of line, I apologize, but in the least I'd like to say that it seems like he's one heck of a pitcher. And have fun sweeping the M's this weekend by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 We're pretty high on him. He's our closer and one of few reliable bullpen options that we have. There's absolutely no way that we would trade him. Oh, and he's 35 years old, so I doubt that you'd really want him since it seems to me like you're kind of rebuilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 He's untouchable, I believe he's making $750,000 or $1,000,000 this year and we hav an option on him for next season at $2.5 million. You don't mind if we take Everyday Eddie off your hands either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sane Posted July 10, 2004 Author Share Posted July 10, 2004 We're pretty high on him. He's our closer and one of few reliable bullpen options that we have. There's absolutely no way that we would trade him. A closer for a closer. Guardado wouldn't be a big downgrade from Takatsu. Guardado, a reliable lefty reliever (Villone--who doubles as a solid starter--or Mike Myers), and maybe a B prospect or two (have Mike Morse back ). Are there any positions your team lacks depth in? We more or less have pretty good prospects at just about any position. Just trying to gauge what it would take to get this guy. I hope he pitches at least one more time in this series again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Shingo no go. In fact, we've speculated on the possibility of acquiring Hasagawa. That would set our bullpen up nicely. But yes, we'd take Guardado off yours hands too. I mean really, what do the M's need with a closer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sane Posted July 10, 2004 Author Share Posted July 10, 2004 I reckon the M's'll need a closer in 2005. (we can only hope, at least) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Master Buehrle Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Shingo is going nowhere. Seattle has enough Far Eastern players. We have our own, and you can't take him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sane Posted July 10, 2004 Author Share Posted July 10, 2004 Well in any case, I enjoy watching the guy pitch. He's a real talent, and I hope he keeps it up for you guys. (good luck with Freddy too, by the way) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaSoxFan Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 If some MLB dick heads would allow it, Mr. Zero should be the Rookie of the Year! But of course, MLB screws up again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Well in any case, I enjoy watching the guy pitch. He's a real talent, and I hope he keeps it up for you guys. (good luck with Freddy too, by the way) thanks, and make sure to come back to SoxTalk if we do trade for Eddie or Hasegawa, so you can find out about the prospects you'd be getting. It's always nice to have other fans that are serious and don't spam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Well in any case, I enjoy watching the guy pitch. He's a real talent, and I hope he keeps it up for you guys. (good luck with Freddy too, by the way) Come back anytime. You and a couple of others who have visited have represented the M's fans very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Come back anytime. You and a couple of others who have visited have represented the M's fans very well. Betta than some other team's fans around here that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorthsox Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 This guy impressed the heck out of me when he pitched the top of the 9th in last night's game. His mechanics, his control, and the movement on his pitches, I can't say I've ever been that interested in every single pitch like that. How high on are you guys on Takatsu? What are his contract terms? Is he signed to a multi-year deal with you guys? What do you think the Sox would be asking in return in a trade for him? ...or is he untouchable? Do you guys need any better arms in the bullpen? A LH specialist? If not, we've got prospects to deal too. I would love to have Takatsu on the M's in 2005, if not for anything more than just being able to watch him pitch every couple of days. And if we kept Hasegawa around, they're friends, so I think he'd fit in well here. Just a thought. If any of this is out of line, I apologize, but in the least I'd like to say that it seems like he's one heck of a pitcher. And have fun sweeping the M's this weekend by the way And you didn't even see him at his best, his control is usually better and when he's throwing that frisbee inside on RH hitters he's made them look awful. There's no chance we're trading him any time soon, we are however in the market for another BP arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loaiza21 Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 The frisbee is what amazed me the most when I first saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Shingp aint going nowhere. The Frisbee is killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Socks Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Trade him for Reed and Olivo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggio202 Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Are there any positions your team lacks depth in? we are kinda weak at catcher..we heard you got this guy olivo..can you give some info on him???..is he on the trading block??...we have this guy ben davis that shows alot of promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Come back anytime. You and a couple of others who have visited have represented the M's fans very well. Well said YAS. I have been very impressed with the Ms fans that have stopped by here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 I think the Mariners fans have seen enough of Shingo. They want to see Botch again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I mean really, what do the M's need with a closer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Trade him for Reed and Olivo. No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Sorry, Shingo is staying. And.. this guy is happier than most that he is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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