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Yokota Retires at Age 24

Yokota Retires at Age 24

Sources: Nikkan / Sponichi / Sponichi Annex / Daily With a thankful heart and no regrets, Hanshin outfielder Shintaro Yokota (24) will end his career at season’s end. He held a press conference on September 22nd at the team’s office in Nishinomiya, falling short in his attempt to come back from brain tumors. He was…

Episode 105 – Big Mess Retires, Rotation Now a Big Mess?

Episode 105 – Big Mess Retires, Rotation Now a Big Mess?

Host T-Ray is joined by JD as they go over team news, the past fortnight of Tigers baseball, and then go deep on Randy Messenger‘s retirement, plus they discuss who needs to step up and solidify this pitching rotation in 2020. Recorded on: September 17, 2019 Book review of Randy Messenger’s autobio: https://www.thehanshintigers.com/2018/09/04/randy-messenger-giving-my-all-for-the-tigers/ Like/Review us…

Messenger to Retire at Season’s End

Messenger to Retire at Season’s End

So long, Big Mess! Hanshin announced on the 13th that pitcher Randy Messenger (38) would be retiring at the end of this season. The man himself made the request with the team that same day, and they accepted. He struggled this season, his 10th in Japan, starting 13 games and winning three, losing seven and posting a 4.69 ERA. He injured his right shoulder in July and was on the farm but could not get desirable results in his starts during the past month, and made the decision to end his career. The plan is to have a press conference in the days to come.

The Fallout After Solarte’s Departure

The Fallout After Solarte’s Departure

Sources: The Wedge / The Page / Gendai First, the story as told by most media here. Yangervis Solarte was signed in early July to breathe some life into this wilting Hanshin Tigers hitting lineup. After an impossibly strong start to his time here, his defensive lapses and slump at the plate warranted a farming…