Nakaji Comments
The Seibu Lions have released statements from Hiroyuki Nakajima and team president Hajime Igo (thanks yakubaka.com — couldn’t read that one).
Nakajima:
“Although it’s very regrettable that we failed to agree on a contract, I appreciate the Saitama Seibu Lions for allowing me to be posted, and the New York Yankees for bidding on me.”
Igo:
“Nakajima pursued his Major League dream, but unfortunately he couldn’t realize it at the point. With a feeling of renewal, in the 2012 season we’d like to have him contribute to a Japan championship as a core member of the Saitama Seibu Lions.”
Along with Hiroki Sanada, we’re now 0-2 on postings this year, with Norichika Aoki and Yu Darvish pending.
07/01/2012 at 1:06 am Permalink
Not in the least bit related, but funny news.
http://www.nikkei.com/news/headline/article/g=96958A9C93819696E1E3E2E29D8DE2E7E2E3E0E2E3E08698E3E2E2E2
07/01/2012 at 1:25 am Permalink
The posting record could easily go 0-4. We already discussed that Aoki having to work out in Milwaukee to get a contract is definitely not a good sign. And according to some reports negotiations between the Rangers and Darvish are also not off to a good start.
And 0-4 would clearly be a sign that the process needs to be changed somehow…
07/01/2012 at 7:29 pm Permalink
passerby — that is funny. I might see if I can have one of my friends in India track that down for me.
jimm1138 — Yeah, that’s a possibility. I’m thinking Darvish will sign but we’ll see.