bjm676 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 King of Japan: Soon after the season ended, Ray King participated in MLB's All-Star tour of Japan, and he came away impressed with some of the opponents he faced. "They've got a couple guys who could come over and do what Ichiro is doing in the game, if not better," King said. "We saw a little center fielder, we knew this guy was gonna bunt and we couldn't get him out. He'd get on first and we'd pitch out, did everything, and the guy still stole. I think there will be a lot more guys coming over from the Japanese league to the U.S. to play baseball." King was less impressed with second baseman Tadahito Iguchi, who may come to the states this year. He suggested that while Iguchi may have success eventually, the second baseman could endure a significant adjustment period due to the greater velocity of many American pitchers' fastballs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Coudda, woudda, shoudda... Good grief.. give the guy a chance. :headshake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Wow, the stuff that comes out of Ray King's mouth during those infrequent moments when he's not chewing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralSox Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE(The Critic @ Jan 27, 2005 -> 12:11 PM) Wow, the stuff that comes out of Ray King's mouth during those infrequent moments when he's not chewing.... LOL!!! Who's Ray King to talk about anyone...he's just mad he couldn't find any Double Whoppers in Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE(AstralSox @ Jan 27, 2005 -> 11:14 AM) LOL!!! Who's Ray King to talk about anyone...he's just mad he couldn't find any Double Whoppers in Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I don't eat no damn raw fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Master Buehrle Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 And I'm not impressed with Ray King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 OLD News. But if Iguchi couldn't hit a Ray King fastball then Lord Help us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Has anyone bothered to look at the box scores of this seven game series. I have looked at all 7 games up and down and I don't see Iguchi's name in any of the games. Can anyone even confirm that he played against the MLB "All Stars" led by the mighty Ray King? http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/mlb...s_mlb&fext=.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raff Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 ray king sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Ray King mentioned a little guy stealing a base, I wanna see Ray steal a base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I think he might have a little trouble adapting to the fastball but who from japan wouldnt. Iguchi will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Honestly, I'm more interested to see how he'll do in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I hope he has a huge Spring Training. I would cream my pants if he has half the talent of Ichiro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Ray king is one of the very best left handed relievers in the game. But his opinion means nothing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I don't know whetehr or not I'd agree with Ray King because I've never seen Gooch play, but don't insinuate Ray King can't pitch. He's better than Damaso Marte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthraxFan93 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 IMO the first 2 months Iguchi, is going to struggle, then right around June/July time he will kick it up and play to what we think he is.. We also have to factor in the weather, you think he played a game in May at 45 degrees and a Chicago wind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Jan 27, 2005 -> 04:33 PM) I don't know whetehr or not I'd agree with Ray King because I've never seen Gooch play, but don't insinuate Ray King can't pitch. He's better than Damaso Marte. It's close but i would say marte is slightly better. Marte has a better k/9 ratio, better whip, better batting average against in their careers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 It's probably closer than I led on to be, but King's done it in the playoffs and was better this year thatn Marte, although Marte was better 2 years ago. I'd take Ray King over Damaso after seeing him a lot this year. Even so, the point (that I hope you would agree with) is that people saying King isn't a good pitcher are just ripping him becasue he is testing their blind loyalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raff Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 RAY KING SUCKS. PERIOD. DONT EVEN COMPARE HIM WITH MARTE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE(raff @ Jan 27, 2005 -> 04:42 PM) RAY KING SUCKS. PERIOD. DONT EVEN COMPARE HIM WITH MARTE. You are silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 How does ray King suck? He helped his team make the world sereis by becoming one of the premier left-handed set-up men in baseball last eyar as well as driving the clubhouse. Why do you think he's wrong? I don't know. Just because he has an opinion that is contrary to what you are hoping for doesn't mean he's wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 ray king is a good lefty out of the pen, although i think marte is better. I think most people are mad about it because supposedly Iguchi didnt even play and Ray King is saying he isnt good without seeing him play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Who cares about Ray King's opinion? He apparently never even faced Iguchi because Iguchi was not even on Japan's team... Japan All Star Series '04 Roster http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/m...nt=roster_japan Ray King was listed as on the MLB team though... http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/m...tent=roster_mlb Just goes to show that Ray King must not be very bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Jan 27, 2005 -> 04:43 PM) How does ray King suck? He helped his team make the world sereis by becoming one of the premier left-handed set-up men in baseball last eyar as well as driving the clubhouse. Why do you think he's wrong? I don't know. Just because he has an opinion that is contrary to what you are hoping for doesn't mean he's wrong. No, but King basing his opinion on Iguchi's ability or future on a five or seven game exhibition series - is ill-informed and premature. Kind of like if someone based their opinion of Ray King on the time he spent with the Cubs, which was forgettable at best. EDITED to laugh hysterically if King was yapping about someone who wasn't even on the team.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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