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Article Translation – Ryota Arai Making Progress

Article Translation – Ryota Arai Making Progress

The original article can be found here 元の記事はこちらです Ryota Arai of the Hanshin Tigers was seen doing rehabilitation exercises at Naruohama on September 18th. He has been off the starting roster since August 29th with a sore lower back. He did sprints, played catch and for the first time since his injury, took indoor batting…

Tigers to Pursue Free Agent Kaneko?

Tigers to Pursue Free Agent Kaneko?

According to Sanspo.com, there are reliable sources saying the Tigers are making the acquisition of Orix Buffaloes ace pitcher Chihiro Kaneko their top priority this off-season. While they cannot make this intention public (under tampering regulations), they have said that they want to strengthen the pitching staff. And with good reason, too. Last off-season, they…

Series Recap – September 15-17, 2014

Series Recap – September 15-17, 2014

They wanted a sweep. They needed a sweep. They didn’t get it. The basement-dwelling Yakult Swallows pulled off a come-from-behind win in the second game, 5-3. Starter Minoru Iwata looked to have this one under control, but with a one-run lead in the sixth, he gave up a hit to leadoff hitter Kawabata, then served…

Got it! Book Report Coming Soon!

阪神タイガースの黄金時代が永遠に来ない理由 I feel like I am back in grade school for saying that I will write a book report when I finish reading, but it’s true, I will. The book is not set to “release” until tomorrow but amazon.co.jp is just that good – I got it today! The book title in English is “Why…

Article Translation – Messenger Keys Huge Victory

Article Translation – Messenger Keys Huge Victory

Messenger’s 7 Shutout Innings & 12th Win Put Him Back on Top! The original article can be found here 元の記事はこちらです As the crowd roared jubilantly, Messenger’s eyes were glued on the ball. The Tiger faithful were ecstatic, and Messenger grinned. He jumped off the bench to greet the hero of the moment. With Fukudome’s game-winning…

Weekly Update – September 8-14, 2014

Weekly Update – September 8-14, 2014

When it rains, it pours. Even when the weather is nice, as it was all week, it still felt rather gloomy at Koshien. The Tigers got swept by the Giants at home for the first time since 1999. The slump has been well documented, including my own analysis (click here), so I will not talk…

Murton’s Walk-Up Song

During the off-season, I hope to be able to add information about every player’s walk-up song, and link to a youtube video of the actual song. Right now, though, I want to introduce Matt Murton’s walk-up song and the band that sings it. Until last season, he was using “Strong Tower” by Kutless. He has…

Sputtering, stalling, spiralling downward…

Sputtering, stalling, spiralling downward…

Anyone out there who is following the Tigers knows that this is the worst stretch they have been through all season, and it couldn’t come at a worse time. When they need runs and wins the most, they are falling short. Well short. The pitching has not been great of late. Messenger uncharacteristically tanked against…

Weekly Update – September 1-7, 2014

Weekly Update – September 1-7, 2014

This was a week to be forgotten, particularly this past series against the Dragons. The men in black put a measly 2 runs up in three games, and never held a lead the whole 27 innings. Without going into too much detail, the hitters could not do anything right when runners were on base. Hitting…