Daisuke Matsuzaka
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Source: Cubs one of several bidders on Darvish
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Darvish, 25, was posted by the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters earlier this week. Bidding closed Wednesday, and the Ham Fighters have until Tuesday to accept a bid. The posting process allows major league teams to send a blind one-time-only bid… Full Story »
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Report: Yanks put in bid for Yu Darvish
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
The New York Yankees submitted a posting bid for Japanese ace Yu Darvish before Wednesday's 5 p.m. If the bid is accepted by his Japanese team the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, the Yankees will be in position to get exclusive negotiating… Full Story »
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Cubs serious about Japanese star
Kansas City Star Royals News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Daisuke Matsuzaka hasn't fulfilled the expectations that came with a $103 million commitment. But he helped Theo Epstein win a World Series ring with the Boston Red Sox in 2007, and he hasn't scared the Chicago Cubs' new president away… Full Story »
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Cubs bid for Darvish
Chicago Tribune Cubs News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish hurls the ball against Seibu Lions batters. Daisuke Matsuzaka hasn't fulfilled the expectations that came with a $103 million commitment. But he helped Theo Epstein win a World Series ring in 2007, and he hasn't scared… Full Story »
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Some Orioles notes (Wada, Darvish, Dice-K, Scott)
Baltimore Sun Orioles News &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Orioles announced shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday that they had signed 30-year-old Japanese left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada. An introductory conference will be held at Camden Yards at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Full Story »
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Darvish is next big MLB mystery
Fox Sports MLB News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Jon Paul Morosi is a national MLB writer for FOXSports.com. He previously covered baseball for the Detroit Free Press and Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He began his journalism career at the Bay City Times in his native Michigan. For now, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Darvish's Japanese club - control the posting process. Major League Baseball teams have until 5 p.m. ET Wednesday to submit bids for an exclusive negotiating window with Darvish. If… Full Story »
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Yu Darvish's price may keep Yankees from signing him
NJ.com Yankees News &bull Dec 9, 2011
DALLAS - After nearly three years of speculation, Japanese pitching sensation Yu Darvish has hit the open market, essentially a free agent after announcing this morning that he has been posted by the Nippon Ham Fighters. All 30 big-league clubs are now free to submit… Full Story »
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Japan's Darvish says he plans to head to majors
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Dec 8, 2011
The 25-year-old right-hander, considered the best pitcher in the Japanese professional leagues, wrote on his blog that he had decided to use the posting system, which allows MLB teams to bid for the negotiating rights to Japanese players who have… Full Story »
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Valentine hire doesn't solve all problems
Jon Paul Morosi on MLB on Fox Sports &bull Nov 30, 2011
Jon Paul Morosi is a national MLB writer for FOXSports.com. He previously covered baseball for the Detroit Free Press and Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He began his journalism career at the Bay City Times in his native Michigan. Bobby Valentine is the new Red Sox manager. At his introductory news conference Thursday evening at Fenway Park, no one will question whether he can handle the Boston pressure cooker or if he has the necessary baseball know-how.… Full Story »
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Bats: The Red Sox and Bobby Valentine: A Better Fit Than We Think?
New York Times MLB News &bull Nov 18, 2011
Last winter, when a storm descended on Stamford, Conn., residents received a recorded phone message from the city's director of public health and safety. The voice was authoritative and effusive, with a bit of a carnival barker mixed in. It was unmistakably Bobby Valentine. Valentine, who lives in Stamford and operates a… Full Story »
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The Red Sox and Bobby Valentine: A Better Fit Than We Think?
Bats Blog on NY Times &bull Nov 18, 2011
Last winter, when a storm descended on Stamford, Conn., residents received a recorded phone message from the city's director of public health and safety. The voice was authoritative and effusive, with a bit of a carnival barker mixed in. It was unmistakably Bobby Valentine. Valentine, who lives in Stamford and operates a… Full Story »
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Cherington: Red Sox planning to cut field to two managerial candidates
Boston.com Extra Bases Blog &bull Nov 15, 2011
MILWAUKEE Dale Sveum is not the only candidate remaining to become the next manager of the Red Sox. General manager Ben Cherington said that the team plans to call back a second candidate for a follow-up interview. We expect there will be one. But… Full Story »
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A good fit for Red Sox?
NBC MLB News &bull Nov 8, 2011
Mailbag: While it's true that Daisuke Matsuzaka hasn't been a good deal at $103 million over six years, Yu Darvish might be worth the investment. Full Story »
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How Many $100 Million Contracts?
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Sep 19, 2011
By my count, seventeen $100MM+ contracts have been signed in free agency, making an exception to include the $103MM commitment required by the Red Sox for Daisuke Matsuzaka. For the 2011-12 offseason, will we see a return to the crazy… Full Story »
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Pre-game notes from Tropicana Field
Boston.com Extra Bases Blog &bull Sep 10, 2011
Terry Francona said he wanted to leave Alfredo Aceves in the bullpen because they don't have anybody to replace him there. They have discussed starting him but the situation would have to be more dire. Daisuke Matsuzaka is around for… Full Story »
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Red Sox Expressed Interest In Kuroda
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Jul 15, 2011
The Red Sox called the Dodgers about Hiroki Kuroda, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com (Twitter link). The Red Sox don't appear to have started an all-out search for rotation help, but it's not surprising to hear of their interest… Full Story »
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Year of the Injury? First half of baseball season marred by injuries to some very big stars
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Jul 13, 2011
Tampa Bay Rays catcher is John Jaso. The Yankees won 5-4. From Derek Jeter to Albert Pujols and Joe Mauer, you could put together an All-Star team just from the guys who have been stuck on the disabled list this… Full Story »
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Ellsbury, Youkilis HRs back Wakefield in 6-4 win
USA Today AL Baseball &bull Jul 7, 2011The oldest active player in the majors - he'll be 45 in less than a month - Wakefield earned his 198th career victory on Wednesday night, scattering nine hits over seven innings to lead Boston to a 6-4 victory over… Full Story »
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The Asian Equation: The Decline of NPB Pitching Imports by Michael Street
Baseball Prospectus &bull Jul 7, 2011
In the flood of players coming from Japan, the majority (34 of 43) have been pitchers. Unlike the pursuit of the next Ichiro I described in my previous column, this has less to do with the success of Hideo Nomo… Full Story »
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Kearns powers Tribe, Tomlin past Yanks
MLB Official Site &bull Jul 5, 2011
Tomlin tossed more than five innings Monday, as much of a sure thing as fireworks on July 4. Those who weren't busy barbecuing had their eyes on the Indians' starter, who bullied the Yankees, holding the American League's top dogs… Full Story »
