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Memories of Ken

Edgy DC Dec 22 2009 07:22 AM

Takahashi out to prove short MLB stint was no mistake TOKYO Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:20am ESTTOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese pitcher Ken Takahashi wants to prove his sojourn in Major League Baseball with the New York Mets was not a mistake. The 40-year-old became the oldest Japanese MLB debutant in May before being released by the New York Mets in October. He has rejoined Japan's Hiroshima Carp for a salary of around $275,000 plus performance-linked bonus incentives. "I want to help the Carp win," Takahashi told reporters at his formal unveiling at Hiroshima's Mazda Stadium on Tuesday. "I want to be able to say that I wasn't wrong to go to the majors." Takahashi made 28 relief appearances for the Mets while posting a 2.96 ERA. He had spent his entire professional career with the Carp from 1995 before dipping his toes in the majors. "I feel like a rookie for the second year running," said Takahashi. "If I'm in the starting rotation I will be looking to get double-digit wins and help the Carp win a championship." (Reporting by Alastair Himmer. Editing by Peter Rutherford) If I ever need to hide out from the authorities, I'm going incognito under the alias "Alastair Himmer."

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 22 2009 07:32 AM Re: Memories of Ken

Gave up a 12th-inning home run to Martin Prado in that crazy Gay Dame when I was racing to get my car inspected. Otherwise had a decent year.

metirish Dec 22 2009 07:35 AM Re: Memories of Ken

Didn't get used a whole lot that I remember........not much in big situations, of course there probably weren't many of those anyway.....nice ERA...

Edgy DC Dec 22 2009 07:48 AM Re: Memories of Ken

Tak had a great debut for the Mets, going up against the standard bearing Phils on May 2, while hope still sprung despite the injury pinch just starting. He bailed out an ailing/failing Oliver Perez, and pitched 2.3 scoreless and brought the Mets back into a game they would eventually lose in extra innings. http://www.ultimatemets.com/gamedetail.php?gameno=7579 We were eventually undone by (1) asking Reyes to bunt, and (2) saving the closer for the save on the road (boo!). Have fun in the archives: http://archives.cranepoolforum.net/1150 ... 1503.shtml

seawolf17 Dec 22 2009 09:26 AM Re: Memories of Ken

One of my favorite TTM autograph successes this year, because I didn't expect to get it back because of the language barrier.

themetfairy Dec 22 2009 09:30 AM Re: Memories of Ken

We saw him pitch in Buffalo in August. He wasn't fooling anyone....

themetfairy Dec 22 2009 09:39 AM Re: Memories of Ken

Ashie62 Dec 22 2009 10:08 AM Re: Memories of Ken

Tak sucked. I will not remember him..

attgig Dec 22 2009 11:24 AM Re: Memories of Ken

he was the best 40+ year old rookie that ever pitched for the Mets. Good Job Ken. but yeah, he was rarely used in close games, and so, not so many memories...

smg58 Dec 22 2009 12:34 PM Re: Memories of Ken

[quote="Ashie62":7pa9mt44]Tak sucked. I will not remember him..[/quote:7pa9mt44] Over the past few seasons, the Mets could have used a few more relievers who "sucked" while getting sub-3 ERAs. He wasn't a lefty specialist at all, but he pitched well enough on the whole that I never saw why he had to be.

Edgy DC Dec 22 2009 12:49 PM Re: Memories of Ken

Sort of like wanting the save more than the win. Damn it, we need a specialist, not somebody who's generally good!

Ashie62 Dec 22 2009 06:07 PM Re: Memories of Ken

[quote="smg58":3196c1ku][quote="Ashie62":3196c1ku]Tak sucked. I will not remember him..[/quote:3196c1ku] Over the past few seasons, the Mets could have used a few more relievers who "sucked" while getting sub-3 ERAs. He wasn't a lefty specialist at all, but he pitched well enough on the whole that I never saw why he had to be.[/quote:3196c1ku] had to be what?

Edgy DC Dec 22 2009 10:48 PM Re: Memories of Ken

I think he means "had to be" a lefty specialist.