nigelboy said...

nigelboy at 01:28 AM JST - 30th October

The reason why U.S. doesn't want to leave Japan is simple.

According to the Allied Contribution to the Common Defense dated 2004

"Cost sharing in support of U.S. forces stationed on its territory remains Japan’s most significant responsibility sharing contribution. Indeed, its host nation support** is the most generous of…

Posted in Japan to comprehensively review alliance with U.S.: Hatoyama at 01:28 AM JST - 30th October
nigelboy at 01:20 AM JST - 30th October

agreed that email is much better, but just think about grannies who can not/ dont know how to use email. for them its very important to receive still cards, but certainly not for young generations

Agreed. I, for one, would rather receive a hand-written nengajo than the ones I receive…

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nigelboy at 03:47 AM JST - 28th October

Maintenance and noise reduction at night are two good reason why JR shouldn't operate 24 hours. Opening the train station 24 hours is going to result in every inch of the stations smelling like urine like NYC.

Posted in Last train blues at 03:47 AM JST - 28th October
nigelboy at 03:41 AM JST - 28th October

America and China really don't need Japan for their stabilization of their economy.

China and Japan really don't need America for their stablization of their economy.

America and Japan really don't need China for their stablization of their economy.

blah blah blah.

Didn't I tutor you couple month ago about…

Posted in U.S. urging Japan to buy less oil from Iran at 03:41 AM JST - 28th October
nigelboy at 12:40 AM JST - 28th October

If you could read a earlier comment on same category, I mentioned Madison Bumgarner, who was 19 years old lefthander, who pitched for the Giants in September '09. Make direct comparison with Kikuchi. Bumgarner will probably start for the Giants in '10.

So you're comparing a 19 year old kid…

Posted in Kikuchi's decision to say no to majors sparks mixed reactions at 12:40 AM JST - 28th October
nigelboy at 06:36 AM JST - 27th October

sfjp,

Why is that you compare Kikuchi to that of Tazawa or any other players coming from Japan? To me, this makes no sense. Since Kikuchi is a left hander, shouldn't he be compared to other LH starting pitchers in MLB?

And your comment about "few major impact players that…

Posted in Kikuchi's decision to say no to majors sparks mixed reactions at 06:36 AM JST - 27th October
nigelboy at 06:26 AM JST - 27th October

Johjima: ERA=4.89, CS%=40.9, WP+PB/G=.303, TE=1, FE=0 Johnson: ERA=2.84, CS%=28.6, WP+PB/G=.603, TE=2, FE=1

Oh Wow!

Straight from the blogsphere.

Then, if I may.

RS (Ryan Rolan-Smith): You know, I learned a lot from Kenji. I think he was misunderstood.

The media and fan reaction was delight in seeing Joh go. They…

Posted in Jojima expresses gratitude to Mariners, but admits frustration at 06:26 AM JST - 27th October
nigelboy at 11:13 PM JST - 26th October

sfjp330

"you’re not always on the same page" "Sometimes you click and sometimes you don’t.”=communication problem.

What is your problem? Being "dumb" as you claimed and having communication problems are two different issues. Would you call Jorge Posada "dumb" because he can't communicate with A.J. Burnett which resulted Posada being…

Posted in Jojima expresses gratitude to Mariners, but admits frustration at 11:13 PM JST - 26th October
nigelboy at 05:45 AM JST - 24th October

sfjp330

What are you on, sfjp330? You stated that "He(Johjima) is a dumb guy that marginally understood philosophy of MLB pitchers and hitters".

I countered with a quote from J.J. Putz stating "He(Johjima) KNOWS the hitters inside and out. He KNOWS his pitchers". READ and Concentrate!!!

Unless Johjima is suffering…

Posted in Jojima expresses gratitude to Mariners, but admits frustration at 05:45 AM JST - 24th October
nigelboy at 04:11 AM JST - 24th October

He is a dumb guy that marginally understood philosophy of MLB pitchers and hitters.

This is a quote from J.J. Putz about Johjima.

"No catcher in the major leagues is more prepared," Mariners closer J.J. Putz said. "He knows the hitters inside and out. He knows his pitchers. And I…

Posted in Jojima expresses gratitude to Mariners, but admits frustration at 04:11 AM JST - 24th October