Former Hanshin star Matt Murton (2010-15) has been doing a lot of online talks with current NPB imports during the pandemic. He did a few with Spencer Patton (Yokohama DeNA BayStars) and Steven Moya (Orix Buffaloes), but this time he hooked up with two new Tigers: outfielder Jerry Sands and reliever Jon Edwards! Have a…
Read the Japanese Version in Daily Sports The offseason is almost over! We can watch baseball again, Tigers fans! And for those who missed it, the team signed four new American players to the roster: infielder Justin Bour (Angels), outfielder Jerry Sands (KBO Kiwoom Heroes), and pitchers Joe Gunkel (Marlins) and Jon Edwards (Indians). They…
Sources: Nikkan Sports / Hochi Message from the translator: Keep in mind that these are not the exact words spoken by the guys. The press conference is not viewable by the public, so this is a translation of the Japanese translation of their words. New Hanshin import pitchers Jon Edwards (32, Indians) and Joe Gunkel…
The Hanshin Tigers have added an eighth foreigner to the roster for 2020, signing relief pitcher Jon Edwards. What is the team aiming to do in 2020? Will they be able to keep all 8 guys happy? Our thoughts…