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Takahashi files for free agency with eye on majors

Tuesday 17th November, 04:00 PM JST

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  • Potsu at 08:41 AM JST - 17th November

    Takahashi going overseas ? Is that a joke ?

  • pathat at 09:52 AM JST - 17th November

    No, it's not a joke. I don't think he would be any good as a starter, but I bet he could be a solid situational reliever.

  • some14some at 01:28 PM JST - 17th November

    Abe too heavy to be exported to MLB and Takahashi is unlikely to be of any help even as a relief pitcher.

  • pawatan at 05:46 PM JST - 17th November

    This article was totally changed from earlier.... I don't think he would make a very good MLB pitcher, but I guess everyone has a dream.

  • isthistheend at 09:37 PM JST - 17th November

    It always surprises me that washed up players here think they can extend their careers by going to the MLB. Has the MLB diminished so far that any J-player can go and succeed? Of course not, but Okajima was surprisingly successful after being written off by the Giants, traded to Hokkaido Figthers and then becoming an All-Star reliever with Boston, albeit for only one year. Kuwata going at 39 after arm surgeries was a joke, and he never made it. To be good, you must go in your prime. Maybe the 34-year old Takahashi feels its now or never, and he's up for an all-out commitment to his career. We'll see. Just don't expect any 4 year 20$M contract.

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