This article is a paraphrase of Japanese ones found here and here Hanshin Tigers outfielder Shintaro Yokota (22) revealed on September 3rd that he had a tumor in his brain, which had caused him to remain away from the team since mid-February. The young left-handed hitter has the physical tools to excel, and has…
Original Article Can Be Seen Here 元の記事はこちら * Keep in mind, I am translating (into English) a translation (in Japanese) of his answers (given in Spanish). I have not heard the actual press conference, so Luis Mendoza‘s answers are not his exact words! I just hope nothing got lost in translation. How do you…
The Hanshin Tigers announced on August 31st that they had successfully acquired the services of pitcher Luis Mendoza (33) from the Nippon Ham Fighters, who waived him late last week. Mendoza is a native of Mexico, and is in his fourth year in NPB. He will wear number 75, and is expected to step into…
Original Article and Pics Can Be Found Here 元の記事はこちら Randy Messenger started rehabbing his broken right fibula bone at Naruohama Ballpark on August 29th. Wearing what looked like a boot on his right foot, he walked on to the field and played catch for 10 minutes. He threw from as far as 35 meters (115…
Original Article Can Be Found Here 元の記事はこちら High Hopes that Nakatani Will Reach Benchmark Signs the Righty is About to Break Out The Hanshin Tigers are currently in second place in the Central League. The team went 16-10-1 on its annual long road trip to make room for the Summer Koshien (high school) tournament….
The original interview (in Japanese) and pictures can be found here How do you feel playing for the Hanshin Tigers? Rafael Dolis (RD): I’d wanted to make my way out to Japan for awhile already, so I’m really happy to have been able to do it. I feel very fortunate the be a member of…
Original Article Can Be Seen Here 元の記事はこちら Fumihito Haraguchi and Fumiya Hojoh joined the farm squad as they played the Orix Buffaloes second team on the 15th. On the 16th, Shun Takayama got some playing time (and has since been farmed outright), and on the 17th, Haraguchi and Takayama were both in the starting lineup….
Details were taken from this article and this one (both Japanese). Ace Hits DL Due to Injury for First Time; Season Over? The Yomiuri Giants‘ announcers kept prattling on and on about how Shinnosuke Abe needed just four more hits to reach 2,000 for his career. Could he get it done tonight? Could he finish…
Original Article Can be Found Here 元の記事はこちら Friendly Mr. Rogers Adjusting to Japan Just Fine – Enjoyed Dinner Alone in Tokyo Jason Rogers, Hanshin’s new import acquisition, can’t be stopped. He joined the team very soon after the all-star break, and in the 11 games since, has hit .342 (13-for-38) with 3 home runs and…
Original Article Can Be Found Here 元の記事はこちら Rogers’ Impression of Hanshin: “A Team with Strong Traditions Like the Red Sox” Hanshin held a press conference to introduce new import infielder Jason Rogers (formerly of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ AAA club) on the 7th at club headquarters in Nishinomiya. He showed confidence in himself and his future…