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By: jamar1700

jamar1700 — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:40:10 +0000

Pronunciation guide …. Suh-yo-she Knee-she-o-kah

p.s. there is speculation that the arbitration offer to Hudson was one of the “gentleman’s agreement” kind…

By: shannon

shannon — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 06:18:05 +0000

Put Tsuyoshi at 2B. Tender Hardy and keep him at SS. Casilla on the bench as a utility player to be used as needed, either if someone is hurt, or simply needs a day off.

The only reason I can think of to cut Hardy loose is if Orlando Hudson accepts arbitration.

By: Jim Crikket

Jim Crikket — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:22:05 +0000

I was in the process of doing just exactly that when you posted your comments, jamar, thanks!

Better make a note to pack our Japanese/English dictionaries for the next Spring Training trip!

By: jamar1700

jamar1700 — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:12:20 +0000

Better update your updated update ….

By: jamar1700

jamar1700 — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:11:37 +0000

per JC

Twins secure negotiating rights for Nishioka with $5 million bid

http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/blogs/110846319.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUac8HEaDiaMDCinchO7DUs

By: Jim Crikket

Jim Crikket — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:11:11 +0000

Thanks for the insight from a Marines fan, kim. I keep reading about what a prima donna Nishioka is and it’s hard for me to imagine a personality like that fitting in the Twins’ (or just about any MLB team) clubhouse. On the other hand, Nishi may not be aware of some long standing locker room “traditions” that players have for dealing with guys who get out of line. He may want to check his jock for “liquid heat” and don’t be surprised if he gets that hair dipped in a toilet before being taped, head-to-toe, to a foul pole.

In any event, it sounds like we’ll find out from MLB offices today which team won the posting bid.

By: kim

kim — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:12:15 +0000

the wig idea is hilarious, but as of this year he has “matured” and now keeps his shit short and black. but i have a suspicion that it was part of the deal with him becoming team captain, and right away he started scolding other players who had long dyed hair. i think moving to the majors we will see him revert to his flashy ways. but i am hoping that being the new guy will calm down his prima donna attitude. i’m a Marines fan, and i think the guy is just an average playing weasle. i was hoping a NL team i didn’t like would bid on him so i wouldn’t have to see him very often. with the press confrence coming soon, i really hope the highest bid doesn’t go to the Twins.

By: Jim Crikket

Jim Crikket — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:45:15 +0000

I don’t remember any Japanese players in the Twins organization. I know they have Wang-Wei Lin from Taiwan and In-Kyun Kang from South Korea in the low minors, but they’ve not historically been real active scouting and signing players out of Asia. That’s one reason this sudden interest in a couple of Japanese players is uncharacteristic. Of course, until now, they simply didn’t have the funds to spend on the “posting” system before they even get to negotiate with the player and his agent.

I guess we’ll find out in the next few days whether there’s any point in discussing “Nishi” any further. I’ve read that various teams decided NOT to post on him, but not much concrete on who DID post. Perhaps the Red Sox and supposedly not the Orioles or Giants.

By: Piranhtachew

Piranhtachew — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:14:20 +0000

If Nishioka won the SS job over Hardy, Would he be the Twins first Japanese player to actually play in a game? (I thought the Twins *had* a Japanese player on the roster.)