Billy Eppler looking at Japan sensation

[Rick2583]

Assistant GM is currently covering Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. Considered by many to be the best Japanese pitcher ever. as the 24 year old went 22-0 with a 1.23 ERA for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles during the regular season.

 

[Rick2583]

Hopefully the Yankees get back into the foreign market.

 

[Majorball]

Hopefully Eppler has nothing in common with Stevie Wonder. I have lost all confidence with everyone in the front office and scouting.

 

[RustySpan]

Darvish renewed everyone's faith in the Japanese pitcher, although I still doubt he holds up, but because of him I can see NY taking a chance again, they need a couple of big time starters and this may be their best shot at one.

 

[Rick2583]

I hope they seriously take a look at this kid. He seems like the real deal.

 

[cagedlion]

Hopefully Eppler has nothing in common with Stevie Wonder. I have lost all confidence with everyone in the front office and scouting.

I totally agree with your statement. I do not trust Yankee management.

 

[BigDaddyAl1973]

But does he throw the "gyro ball"?

the dimished mind of a soon to be 40 year old

 

[rickysapreal]

Darvish renewed everyone's faith in the Japanese pitcher, although I still doubt he holds up, but because of him I can see NY taking a chance again, they need a couple of big time starters and this may be their best shot at one.

u say this stuff in every thread. do u just assume every player in baseball will get injured or something?

 

[mrmel29]

Does anybody know if this kid is a straight free agent that can negotiate freely with teams or teams have to put in a blind bid for him and top bid gets him?

 

[yankeesince59]

^^^I'm sure there will be a posting fee of some sort.

 

[mrmel29]

If thats true those are the worst ones as the red sox found out with dice k. Well, sounds like this kids worth it. I hope we put a decent bid for him then.