P Hisashi Iwakuma closing in on a deal with the Ms?

Deja Vu? There were reports that he was on the verge of being a Mariner last year, too. Extreme groundballer with a five pitch arsenal.

5 months ago ebbnflow 10 comments 0 recs |

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I could be wrong since I'm not too good at reading Kanji anymore,

but the original Japanese report seems kind of speculative. There’s nothing in there (as far as I can tell) about him actually signing or being close to signing, just that he is been communicating with the Mariners, who are seen as the favorites by some baseball people. Then it goes on to say how Seattle might be an attractive destination for Japanese players.

RIP Greg Halman

by WhyGodWhy on Jan 1, 2012 3:11 PM PST reply actions 4 recs

What you said is pretty much what the article is sayng.

It does mention that a signing with the Mariners could possibly happen soon, but nothing is official. It may not even be close for all we know. It’s probably still speculation though the source sounds legit.

by ryujin on Jan 2, 2012 5:55 AM PST up reply actions

Nikan Sports is a reliable source.

According to my friends here in Japan Nikkan Sports is a very reliable source.

by ryujin on Jan 2, 2012 5:58 AM PST up reply actions

The best part of that article

is the google translation:

“An official close to Our Images, acknowledged the offer of a military machine.”

Do you really think it’s wise for the M’s brass to be offering military machines to international free agents? I’d hate to be in Eric Wedge’s position when it comes time to pull him from a game—

Wedge: “Good work out there, Hisashi. Charlie Furbush is gonna take it from here.”
Iwakuma: /pulls out CB radio
Iwakuma: “Prepare the military machine”
Wedge: “Um. Never mind. Carry on.”
Wedge: /runs away
Iwakuma: “Stand down”

by MangoLiger on Jan 2, 2012 11:10 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs