Japanese team could replace White Sox in TEP

A Japanese team might replace the Chicago White Sox at Tucson Electric Park, Pima County Sports and Tourism Authority officials said earlier today.

The county has received a proposal from Massachusetts-based The Baseline Group to fill the White Sox spring training facility with a professional Japanese team. The unnamed squad would play 13 or 15 Cactus League games, perhaps as early as 2010.

"They would play a schedule just like any other Cactus League team," said Tom

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speaking of Japan

According to Kyodo News, the Chiba Lotte Marines made a three-year, 600 million yen (about $6.45MM) offer to free agent second baseman Tadahito Iguchi. It’s hard to imagine he’d pass on that for a minor league deal worth less than a million bucks here in the States.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/01/chiba-lotte-mar.html

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

here's gooch

“I feel like there are a lot of expectations of me. I feel gratitude that I can receive this offer even though I was injured last year. I feel Lotte’s sincerity,” Iguchi said. "I want to play for a club where I feel needed. I haven’t decided yet, but I would like to decide as soon as possible.

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sb20090108j1.html

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 8:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if he'll make under-dog's 2B poll?

Oh. I forgot.
Never mind.

"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger

by Chiburb on Jan 8, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's Collins, YOU BASTARD!!!!!!!

;)

You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on Jan 8, 2009 10:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So I've been told. My childhood memories are for naught in the face

of statistics. That’s ok, I’ll be forgetting them soon enough…
Say! Did you ever hear about that diving, prone-throwing play by Tadahito? Pull up a chair…

"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger

by Chiburb on Jan 8, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs