Looks like we can call this list final. I’ll bring it back up for those who are new to the site or didn’t see it before. Look for a couple more previews of guys on this list (like the one on Lew Ford here) in the lead up to the season.
Also a thanks to John […]
A List of Guys Making the Jump to Japan
January 22nd, 2008 · 22 Comments
Tags: Baseball - Japan · Foreign Players in Japan
2008 Tokyo Olympics?
January 22nd, 2008 · No Comments
Here’s an editorial written by the reputable site Angry Chinese Blogger, concerning several aspects of the upcoming Beijing Olympics that could prove to be serious embarrassments for the host country. One of these concerns the numerous teams already secretly making plans to train in other countries. Specifically in Japan.
Tags: Maolympics 2008
It’s End-of-the-Line Side Throwing Season
January 22nd, 2008 · No Comments
During the slowest period of the baseball season you’ll see a number of pitchers, usually guys who didn’t play in a winter league due to injury, throw side sessions for scouts who will then decide if the player is worth signing.
I’ve often thought this would be one of the more difficult things to go through […]
Tags: Baseball - Japan
One Solution
January 22nd, 2008 · No Comments
I think one solution to the pollution problem facing the 2008 Olympics could be for the government to give every child a pair of these and build large sky-walk networks in and around the city. The kids could pair off and buzz around the city holding giant Chinese flags that would sweep smog up into […]
Tags: Maolympics 2008