The one and only Masahiro Tanaka posting and bidding thread

[G-Snarls]

LOL, that will most likely happen. But, why do you think AA would rather go after Shark then Garza/Tanaka who are better imo if there are no payroll constraints? I mean, you would think he would sign a FA pitcher since there are still several decent ones left, then use the trade chips he has for a 2b. Assuming we don't have a payroll limit for the moves.

 

A free agent starter is what he SHOULD do, because that way we get to keep Stroman and Sanchez. Then, if they are looking good and cheap, he can trade off a more expensive Bueurle or Happ.

 

Problem is, Tanaka or Garza may simply want more than he'll pay, OR want to play for another team for the same amount of money as AA will offer.

 

Certainly, a cost controlled younger starter via trade would be fantastic, but might cost either BOTH of those guys, or one of them and a major league position player. He probably can't make the team better by doing that.

[EdelweissBouquet]

I say the blue jays... thread did say possible,not probable.

[Angrioter]

According to Sponichi in Japan, the Rakuten Golden Eagles have decided to post pitcher Masahiro Tanaka.

 

Given the nature of this saga and its constant conflicting reports, this news item must be taken with a grain of salt. But it will bring about excitement across the Major League Baseball landscape nonetheless. Tanaka, 25, went 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA and 183/32 K/BB ratio in 212 innings this past summer in Nippon Professional Baseball and can probably command a contract worth more than $100 million state-side. To negotiate with him, big league teams will have to put up a $20 million posting fee

[Atothe]

Dylan hernandez is saying that "Sponichi" is reporting Tanaka is being posted

 

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/12/24/5242726/masahiro-tanaka-reportedly-posted-by-rakuten-eagles

[gruber92]

Go get em AA..

[Angrioter]

already posted

[gruber92]

Lets hope there was no money spent so far this winter because AA is banking on spending the majority,if not all, of his allowance on Tanaka.

[dineke]

@NewYorkPost: Toronto has won the bid.

[Frag]

already posted

 

We know he's been posted already, so go post elsewhere!

[Atothe]

[gruber92]

Bump.. This was the first thread.

 

GO GET EM AA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[gruber92]

Use a more attention grabbing title next time bro.

[xposbrad]

Come on AA, convince the boys to get this done! Tell them about intl media coverage, the large asian population in Canada that might follow the team now, sales of merchandise overseas, etc.. etc..

[gruber92]

@NewYorkPost: Toronto has won the bid.

 

Ban.

[Atothe]

well time to merge I see, you fast son of a bitch Angrioter lol

[ElNik2013]

Kawasaki signing announced today and now this, hopefully they announce tomorrow that Tanaka has chosen the Blue Jays, lol.

[Atothe]

@NewYorkPost: Toronto has won the bid.

 

Where is Kevin Gray when you need him, only he can confirm this

[gruber92]

Kawasaki signing announced today and now this, hopefully they announce tomorrow that Tanaka has chosen the Blue Jays, lol.

 

Im thinking more and more that the Kawasaki signing my have some relevance to this.

[GD]

Mods merge pls.

[gruber92]

C'mon guys. AA wouldn't dare to be this quite this off season after going all in on a three year time frame with management approval now would he?

 

I think we win the Tanaka bid.

[Atothe]

I say the cubs get him. Yanks, red sox and rangers are out. Never know about the dodgers.

[gruber92]

http://i.imgur.com/py2PxcN.gif

 

Wouldn't you feel more comfortable coming to a new team,in a new country with a fellow countryman on the team? Ohka to also hang with during spring training..

[Angrioter]

Wouldn't you feel more comfortable coming to a new team,in a new country with a fellow countryman on the team? Ohka to also hang with during spring training..

 

We have Kawasaki, Ohka and Boxy -------> Tanaka you're next

 

http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/write.ign.com/145268/2013/08/Diamond-no-Ace.jpg

[The_DH]

Didn't Marty Brown the AAA manager use to manage Rakuten?.

[dineke]

I hope this is Tanaka's intro music if they sign him.

 

[Angrioter]

I hope this is Tanaka's intro music if they sign him.

 

 

or ----->

[Frenchsoup]

So what does everyone think the cost is going to be? 5x18 mill +20m post?

[TheHurl]

Didn't Marty Brown the AAA manager use to manage Rakuten?.

 

yes and he will advise Tanaka against the Jays...should have given him first base coach.

[GD]

So what does everyone think the cost is going to be? 5x18 mill +20m post?

 

Maybe 4 years, maybe 5, but yeah, that sounds pretty accurate to me.

[flafson]

Kawasaki signing announced today and now this, hopefully they announce tomorrow that Tanaka has chosen the Blue Jays, lol.

 

If only Kawasaki be the only Japanese playing in MLB...