NPB Tracker

• Brian Cashman brings WS trophy to Japan: http://bit.ly/dvFntd #
• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-31: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-24: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-1… http://bit.ly/9SK1JE #
• Injury Updates: Saito, Otsuka, Ishii, Williams: A few updates on the guys who have been rehabbing for years, plus … http://bit.ly/azJILP #
• World Series, Japan Series trophies together at last http://bit.ly/bfLsL3 #
• non-baseball: there are now over 100 foreign citizens playing J-League soccer http://bit.ly/cgS5b4 #
• Bobby V live in New York http://bit.ly/7GRpbS #
• East Windup Chronicle returns: http://bit.ly/dbxCWL #
• Japan & The Dominican Republic: Last week, after Jorge Arangure broke the news that Dominican prospect Rafael DePa… http://bit.ly/bgWBIf #
• Sports Hochi: Hisanori Takahashi has minor league offers from Bosox, Giants, Padres, Dodgers http://bit.ly/c5WOQj #
• NPB Bullet Points: Spring is in the Air: It’s the first week of February and pouring rain in the Bay Area, but NPB… http://bit.ly/aVoF7q #
• RIP Hiroyuki Oze: Orix Buffaloes infielder Hiroyuki Oze has shockingly died. The 24 year-old fell from the second … http://bit.ly/9UD1OL #
• Happy 20th birhtday, EFF http://bit.ly/dvKKMO #
• Rotowire 2010 Fantasy Baseball Guide: File this one under self-promotion.
  This spring I’m making my print debut, i… http://bit.ly/9ldyj6 #
• NHL news: Kovalchuk to NJ. Wow. http://bit.ly/9lthNS #
• Sponichi: Giants, Dodgers in the lead for Hisanori Takahashi http://bit.ly/9jRevG #
• Phillies Sign Two: According to Daily Sports, the Phillies have reached basic agreements on minor league deals wit… http://bit.ly/bzGu7I #

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-24: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-17: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-1… http://bit.ly/8j78Go #
• Igawa applying for green card, wants to stay in America long-term http://sports.yahoo.co.jp/news/20100125-00000515-sanspo-base.html #
• Mets still in on Hisanori Takahashi. http://bit.ly/9gus78 #
• Heard Eric Byrnes on the radio tonight, said he had an offer from a team that 'went in a different direction'. Maybe the Cubs? #
• Ichiro working out in Japan: 121 swings, 42 over the fence. http://bit.ly/aMarLM #
• Brilliant – Charlie Brown's wins & loses in the 50's http://bit.ly/7uC2a2 #
• My post on Rafael DePaula from last summer http://bit.ly/cE5NZH #
• Takahashi coming to US on Jan 31, might throw for scouts http://bit.ly/aIj66r #
• I made a contribution to the 2010 RotoWire Fantasy Guide, now on sale http://bit.ly/aCR2Iv #
• Orioles make minor league offer, camp invite to Hisanori Takahashi http://bit.ly/dhXO5o #
• Chiba Lotte Marines introduce new uniforms, thankfully putting an end to the Bobby-era pink zig-zags and gradients http://bit.ly/buivvJ #
• A Global World Series: File this one under shameless self-promotion — I contributed a couple of thoughts to Jon Pa… http://bit.ly/ce7QJB #

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-17: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-10: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-0… http://bit.ly/4CScyV #
• Hideki Irabu ends comeback attempt, retires again: http://bit.ly/7MdDdj #
• Taguchi to Orix, press conference set for Jan 25 http://www.sanspo.com/baseball/news/100120/bsk1001200504000-n1.htm #
• The Market for Takahashi: For the second year in a row, we have a lefthander named Takahashi looking for an MLB jo… http://bit.ly/6TKQr9 #
• Back From Japan: As I’ve alluded to a couple of times, I returned last week from a trip to Japan (a brief moment o… http://bit.ly/8cWHTB #

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-10: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-03: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-2… http://bit.ly/4ZXbL5 #
• Orix close to signing So Taguchi http://www.sponichi.co.jp/baseball/news/2010/01/16/12.html #
• While I Was Away: Okay, time to come out of hiatus with my first NPB Tracker post of the year.
  Player Personnel

  N… http://bit.ly/7KhxhN #

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-03: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-27: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-20… http://bit.ly/6R4tkM #

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-27: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-20: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-13… http://bit.ly/5St3tc #
• Top 10 Events of 2009: 2009 went by super fast. Here are my top ten events in Japanese baseball for the year that w… http://bit.ly/6jSPhw #
• Taking a Little Time Off: Not much to add to the title; I’m taking a little time off and will be back in mid-Janu… http://bit.ly/6mv9JK #

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-20: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-13: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-06… http://bit.ly/6NtHt8 #
• A Brief Tribute to Norihiro Akahoshi: I didn’t write about this when it happened, but Hanshin OF Norihiro Akahosh… http://bit.ly/7zTXm0 #
• Yokohama’s Offseason: Yokohama finished up their offseason shopping last week, introducing Takayuki Shinohara and… http://bit.ly/6SabLq #
• Thanks Dave @d_a_cameron Pleased to announce Patrick Newman of npbtracker.com has joined FanGraphs. http://bit.ly/5iYVPY #
• Hiroshima re-introduces Ken Takahashi: http://bit.ly/5zm564 #
• Miura’s Best Pitch?: A question for those of you who regularly watched the Yokohama BayStars in 2009: what is Dai… http://bit.ly/8MTu9t #
• Attention SoftBank, Hiroshima, Rakuten: If any of the teams in the title of this post are reading, you could all us… http://bit.ly/8B4vHU #
• Chiba Lotte Still After Stults: Sponichi is reporting that the Chiba Lotte Marines are sending a rep Stateside at t… http://bit.ly/5rEHHy #
• Merry Christmas to all. #
• Merry Christmas: There’s still at least a few hours of Christmas left in most of the United States, so here’s m… http://bit.ly/74mpqq #
• Sadowski to Korea: Ryan Sadowski has found his way to Asia. The former SF Giant has signed a deal to pitch for the … http://bit.ly/8ss0VP #

There’s still at least a few hours of Christmas left in most of the United States, so here’s my present to whoever happens to see this:

And if I missed your time zone, I hope you enjoyed the video all the same.

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-13: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-06: Kikuchi to Debut as Reliever?: Seibu … http://bit.ly/8A0ORd #
• Yakult signs Eulogio de la Cruz, 1 year/$150k+bonuses http://www.sanspo.com/baseball/news/091214/bsf0912141653001-n1.htm #
• Tazawa John Sickels' #5 Red Sox prospect: http://www.minorleagueball.com/2009/12/14/1201038/boston-red-sox-top-20-prospects#storyjump #
• I've added a personal twitter page, follow @_ptrk. haven't decided exactly what to do with it, results may vary. #
• Mets Near a Deal With Ryota Igarashi: http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/15/mets-near-a-deal-with-ryota-igarashi/ #
• Despite Mets reports, Sponichi has Red Sox in the lead for Igarashi with 2-year, $2-3m deal. http://bit.ly/5unDYw #
• btw, Igarashi is training with Matsuzaka in Arizona. #
• And finally, Igarashi velocity data: http://bit.ly/8NfyQ7 #
• Multiple Offers for Igarashi: Ryota Igarashi has departed to Arizona for offseason training. On his way out, he let… http://bit.ly/8Y1NiX #
• Colby Lewis to Make MLB Return: Nikkan Sports and others are reporting that Hiroshima Carp ace Colby Lewis has turn… http://bit.ly/6LyQKT #
• twitterfeed seems jacked up… so here's the latest on Igarashi: http://bit.ly/7XJdwo #
• Angels introduce Matsui: http://www.sanspo.com/mlb/photos/091217/mla0912170945011-p1.htm #
• Sanspo: Igarashi has basic agreement with the Mets: http://www.sanspo.com/baseball/news/091217/bsf0912171034001-n1.htm #
• Arn Tellem "I think Igarashi is a member of the Mets. We're working out the fine points of the contract" 「五十嵐はもうメッツの一員だと思う。（契約の）細部を詰めているところ」 #
• Termel Sledge moves on Yokohama http://baseball.yahoo.co.jp/npb/headlines/20091217-00000018-spn-base?d=1&team=&date=&pg=2&p= #
• Great pic: http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/2009_1_12_14/914_21444617.jpg #
• Sorting Through the Igarashi News: Update, Wednesday night: Igarashi has indeed signed with the Mets.
  Yesterday, I … http://bit.ly/7YAvm3 #
• Chris Bootcheck's deal with Yokohama is for $500k http://www.sanspo.com/baseball/news/091217/bse0912171741000-n1.htm #
• Igarashi's Mets deal: 2 years, $3m. http://www.sanspo.com/mlb/news/091218/mla0912180823013-n1.htm #
• Chiba Lotte Marines sign Bryan Corey: http://sports.yahoo.co.jp/news/20091218-00000543-sanspo-base.html #
• Looks like Ken Takahashi could be headed back to Hiroshima: http://www.chugoku-np.co.jp/Carp/Cw200912190172.html #
• Ryota Igarashi reveals that the #Mets were indeed the team he wanted to playe for: http://bit.ly/7gMmvM #
• Aaron Guiel resigns with Yakult for two more years: http://www.sanspo.com/baseball/news/091219/bsf0912190508001-n1.htm #
• Smarmy, Under-Performing A-Rodicus Struggles To Win Over Coliseum Fans
  http://bit.ly/76VaI1 #
• Great pic: http://bit.ly/6MF4vf #
• Sanspo: former #Mets Ken Takahashi close to deal to return to Hiroshima Carp http://bit.ly/6TZfOJ #

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-06: Kikuchi to Debut as Reliever?: Seibu Lion’s manager Hisanobu Watanabe has … http://bit.ly/4yqEb4 #
• Recent NPB Transactions: I haven’t covered in-NPB transactions much since the Shimizu trade, so let’s catch up…. http://bit.ly/6zHnji #
• So Taguchi to negotiate during winter meetings, decide on team by week's end
  http://www.sanspo.com/mlb/news/091207/mla0912071042004-n1.htm #
• Hanshin working to bring Craig Brazell back: http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/baseball/npb/headlines/20091207-00000034-kyodo_sp-spo.html #
• A look at Scott Atchison's arsenal: http://bit.ly/5qMzl4 #redsox #
• Kei Igawa applying for a green card: http://www.sponichi.co.jp/baseball/flash/KFullFlash20091208074.html #
• Atchison to Boston: Boston’s signing of Scott Atchison was already all over the baseball blogosphere today, and I… http://bit.ly/8Milke #
• Paul DePodesta on Winter Meetings: http://bit.ly/5zyz1X #
• Darvish Signs for 2010: Yu Darvish has signed his 2010 contract. In 2009, the heralded righty went 15-5 with a 1.73… http://bit.ly/5SxlKv #
• Seibu introduces Yusei Kikuchi: http://www.sanspo.com/baseball/photos/091210/bsg0912100504001-p1.htm #
• Hanshin Signs Messenger: The Hanshin Tigers have signed Randy Messenger for 2010. The big righty gets a one-year de… http://bit.ly/77zDcu #
• Barry Bonds' agent finally admits Bonds is done: http://bit.ly/8RSnaN #
• This year's Kanji is æ–° (new), as in 新型インフルエンザ (new flu)
  http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/news/20091211-OYT1T00753.htm #
• Chunichi Signs Four out of The Dominican: Chunichi found a gem last year in the previously unheralded Tony Blanco, … http://bit.ly/5kfKz2 #
• Yakult Going After De La Cruz: When I read on mlbtraderumors.com then other day that the Padres had released Eulogi… http://bit.ly/90NmyQ #
• Source: Rasner, Linden to Return to Rakuten: According to a reliable source, Darrell Rasner has re-signed with the … http://bit.ly/74pcfA #
• Hanshin Notes: Murton, Brazell, Fossum: A couple of Hanshin Tigers foreign player items of note in the news today:
  … http://bit.ly/7oJRgv #