Infamous Moment #7 – Pitcher KO’s Manager
Many of you are probably aware of the fact that the Hanshin Tigers have a long history of scandal and notoriety. Here’s a look at a pitcher’s season-long grudge ending with a stiff jab to his manager’s face.
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Infamous Moment #8 – Star Told of Trade at 2 am
Many of you are probably aware of the fact that the Hanshin Tigers have a long history of scandal and notoriety. In the latest installment in our top 10 infamous moments, we look at the story of Koichi Tabuchi’s untimely trade.
Infamous Moment #9 – Riot Scares Away Giants
Many of you are probably aware of the fact that the Hanshin Tigers have a long history of scandal and notoriety. During the weeks before the upcoming season, we will look at ten of the most interesting ones. We continue here with one that was caused by the rowdy fans.
Infamous Moment #10 – Player Coup vs. Manager
Many of you are probably aware of the fact that the Hanshin Tigers have a long history of scandal and notoriety. During the weeks before the upcoming season, we will look at ten of the most interesting ones. We start here with #10. The year was 1956. The original (and some would argue, the only) “Mr. Tigers”, Fumio Fujimura, who had been with the club since its inception, was winding down his playing career. He was called upon to act as player/manager in this, his age-40 season…
Messenger Talks With Daily Sports
On February 4, Hanshin pitcher Randy Messenger (37) sat down for an interview with Daily Sports. Randy’s fierce love of the Tigers harkens back to the words of Jeff Williams (46), a current US-based scout and former Tigers pitcher who helped the team win the Central League pennant in 2003 and 2005, who famously said, “the sense of being needed is what separates the men from the boys.” Having played for a full nine seasons, Messenger will no longer count against the cap on foreign players — but he has yet to win a pennant with the Tigers. “Big Mess” opened up about his determination and drive as he prepares to don number 54 for the tenth season.
Episode 91 – Arias Interview; Top 10 Import Sluggers
Host T-Ray flies solo on this, the first episode of 2019. Team news is followed by an interview with legendary slugger George Arias. Then T-Ray gives a breakdown of his top 10 import sluggers in team history. Where does Arias land on the list? Hit play and find out!
Twelve Who Shed Their Tiger Tails
If you’re a normal, sane person, you’ve been hibernating all winter. The snow is not yet melting and the ground has yet to thaw. Still, baseball is just around the corner, and it’s time to catch you up on the offseason departures.
Twelve Who Are Sharpening Their Fangs
If you’re a normal, sane person, you’ve been hibernating all winter. The snow is not yet melting and the ground has yet to thaw. Still, baseball is just around the corner, and it’s time to catch you up on the offseason acquisitions.
Marte Meets the Press
New infielder Jefry Marte arrived in Japan on January 28 and met with the press today. Here are some of the questions he faced and the answers he gave.
“PJ” Johnson, “Satelite” Garcia Meet the Press
Pierce Johnson and Onelki Garcia had press conferences at team headquarters in Nishinomiya on the 28th. Here is a translation of the Q & A session after they were introduced.