Bunshun Yakyu – Bacque Waits for Comeback Chance
I had no idea that I would get this interested in the Hanshin Tigers until I encountered this legendary pitcher online four years ago. His (our) story is here.
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Episode 103 – Solarte & The Gaijin Problem
Host T-Ray is joined by JD as they talk about the last fortnight of Tigers ball, including a couple of unforgettable home runs by our newest acquisition. They then name their players of the month for July, complain a little about Yano’s strategic choices, and talk about how the team can balance the five capable,…
July 2019 Recap – Hitting, Defense Still Issues
June ended with a couple of humiliating losses to the Chunichi Dragons, dropping the team from the thick of the hunt to the back of the pack. July didn’t start any better, but at least it ended with a hope that run production is about to improve by leaps and bounds. If only the same…
Mister Tigers – Fumio Fujimura
Having already done a few dozen player profiles about guys I never got a chance to see play, I love going back and reading some of the older books written about Tigers legends. This particular book was published soon after the death of Fumio Fujimura, who lived to the age of 75. Given the timing…
Solarte Meets the Press
Infielder Yangervis Solarte (32) arrived in Japan on Sunday, and met with club officials and the press on Monday for his official introduction to the public. Here is a loose translation of his Q & A.
Toreba no Toraba – Solarte has Brazilian in Dubai’s Approval
Daily Sports Column (Japanese) Here / デイリースポーツのコラムはこちら Being an avid Tigers fan and blogger means making connections with all sorts of people from all over the world. The world, you say? Through Hanshin??? The most staunchly traditional Japanese team in NPB? Yes, yes and yes. In fact, those connections have not all been with people…
Episode 102 – Shortstops All Coming Up Short
Host T-Ray is joined by Sanjay as they talk about the last fortnight of Tigers ball, including a fireworks performance at the all-star games, complain a little about Yano’s strategic choices, and talk about the excess of shortstops on the top squad, and how things should (could) change. Recorded on: July 17, 2019 Become a…
2019 All-Star Weekend: Tigers Bear Fangs
There was no baseball over the past four days, and perhaps it was for the better: the Tigers were coming off yet another humiliating 3-game sweep at the hands of the Giants. (I was at two of those.) But actually, there was baseball – just not the kind that counts in the standings. That’s right…
Toreba no Toraba – Foreign Fans Increase, English Services Stay the Same…
With the increase of tourists coming to Koshien Stadium in recent years, you’d think the club would offer more services and pamphlets in English. Think again. (I’m still waiting for their call/offer!)
Rumor: Hanshin About to Sign Marlins’ Solarte
Hanshin is allegedly on the verge of signing Yangervis Solarte in an attempt to bolster the team’s offense for the rest of 2019. Will this move pay off, and what does it mean for Jefry Marte?