rogers

vs. Carp – July 17-19 – Ultra Blowouts

vs. Carp – July 17-19 – Ultra Blowouts

This Hiroshima Carp team is strong. Really strong. Though the Tigers entered this series with a slight 6-5 edge in 11 head-to-head games this season, the last two were lopsided enough to make it feel like it’s 2016 all over again. But things would be different in this series, right? I mean, the games are…

Rogers Press Conference

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…

“Dame Gaijin” – Who’s to Blame?

“Dame Gaijin” – Who’s to Blame?

Hanshin has recently announced the signing of first baseman Jason Rogers. Apparently he is quite excited to be joining the team, as he answered a random fan’s direct messages on Twitter about his arrival date (before the deal was officially announced), and simply tweeted the words “Hanshin Tigers!!” a day later. (The tweet has since…

Episode 68 – Import Hitters on Short Leashes

Episode 68 – Import Hitters on Short Leashes

   Recap of the past week’s action (@ Dragons, vs. Swallows), Player of the Week, Hitter of the Month, Pitchers of the Month, Wacky Tomoaki, Hot Topic (Hanshin’s impatience with import hitters), Predictions for next week’s action – 3 @ BayStars, 3 vs. Giants. Recorded on July 3, 2017 Opening song – Hajime no Ippo…

Hanshin Signs New Import Rogers

Original Article Can be Found Here 元の記事はこちら New Import Rogers Reaches Deal – Could See Game Action After All-Star Break   Hanshin announced on July 1st that it has reached a deal to acquire infielder Jason Rogers (29) from the Pittsburgh Pirates’ AAA club. Rogers was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 32nd round…