Striking out what - 3 chumps? Pitchers & catchers today in P.S.L.; he'll have an ERA of 7.00 before the Mets get north of Georgia. Typical delusional "Mess" fan...
I hate the fact that the mets talk but never does anything. i want that player we need that player we're planning to get that player. what happens? NOTHING. it annoys me that they have not done anything but talk. We need a new GM minaya is no good for the mets anymore. Enough of the "Prospects" that we NEVER see and start getting players TODAY.
It's not a dream for the Mets to get Bay. They have made the most serious offer. They are still negotiating as I type this, so it's more than a dream.
Good pick up for the Mets. The Mets have always had good interests in Asian baseball. From Takeshi Kashiwada to Masato Yoshii to Jae Weong Seo and also bad ones from Tyoshi Shinjo to Kaz Matsuii. Best of luck 2010 season NY Mets! NYC is a NL TOWN!!!!!!!
The Mets are not competing for 4th place. They are still a playoff competitor when healthy. Add this guy, Bay, and a couple of other pieces and you've got a really competitive ballclub. Bounce back year for the Mets.
are you dumb do you know how many teams would do to get bay mets are only offering bay 6.5m to go on there other teams offer like 10m to 15m stop talking you dont know what your talking about
you are just dumb. 4 years between 60-65 mill is not 6.5 a season. Not only are you misinformed, but your math sucks! T00m24, you must be a Phillies fan (that would at least explain the lack of intellect)
Yeah, I know - JACKASS. And that has what to do with this clown? What''s your fucking point, retard...? Is Bay going to pitch in the late innings, too?
The Mets are only competing with the nationals if their whole team is out injured, which I wouldn't count on happening again. Remember the Mets were picked by many to win the world series last season and they were in first place even with Reyes, Delgado and many others out injured. They didn't lose first place until Beltran got hurt as well.
And if Larry Bigbie ever returns from Japan this guy owns him, like his breaking stuff, i think Albert Pujols is gonna drill that flat fastball off Masto Yoshi's nose while he is pitching to the wiffle ball kids in Centerfield. Bring back Takashi Shinjo and lets acquire one of those Pirates guys from India too!!!
What's not to like about him? Throws hard... Deceptive motion... Unknown to MLB hitters. He's a reliever too which will keep him underexposed. Unless the Mets sign him and overuse him like they do all their relievers...
HE TIPS HIS PITCHES!!!! He blows or sticks his tongue out when he throws the splitter or the change BUT he does nothing with his mouth when it is the fastball..Good job checking this guy out Omar!
looks like he has a plus fastball and really good life on his off speed pitches...i feel he will be like a huston street type guy...i feel good about this signing for the mets
The New York Mets signed Ryota Igarashi to a 2year contract worth around $2 million and will be a set up for man K-Rod replacing 32 year old J.J putz who signed with the White Sox. Ryota, (30 years old) has a career record of 44 wins -27losses
a 3.26 ERA and 51 saves. BY THE WAY...HOW FAST DOES THIS GUY THROW? I HERD HE TOPS 98MPH.
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Not to mention his high walk rate (3.84 BB/9) will make him relatively useless, as the American game does not have places for wild relievers. Control is the most imprtant attribute of a relief pitcher. Most of the hitters have seen a good high fastball and will lay off of it.
Usually, pitchers with control problems in the minors are sent to the bullpen, (among other reasons: such as lack of solid secondary offerings/change-up), so control isn't exactly the most important attribute, more or less if you have good stuff, you'll be at least decent to below average. Useless is such a strong word.
Maybe "useless" is a bit strong, but expecting him to be much more that a low-leverage middle man is unrealistic. In today's game, no one wants to turn to a reliever with a walk rate that high.
Let me name drop for a second: Carlos Marmol. Heard of him? Last year he had 65 walks in 70-something innings. Do you think of him as a low-leverage middle man? Or was he the Cubs closer, and considered on of the better relievers of the 2008-2009 seasons? If he can get strikeouts, keep guys off balance. Yes, walks do kill you, but not as much for a reliever than a starter.
As a stater, walks contribute to your pitch count, and since you're needed for more than one inning, it hurts the team and the starter. But then again, Yovani Gallardo and Clayton Kershaw were at the top of the walks category as well. As was AJ Burnett. Those 3 guys can get the strikeouts needed to balance off the walks, unlike Doug Davis, the MLB league leader in walks with 103. Walk rates are much different in perspective for a starter than a reliever. \
Carlos Marmol? The same Marmol that the Cubs woul not commit to Marmol as their closer (hence Kevin Gregg) for some reason. His K rate has dropped in 3 straight seasons and eventually the BB will catch up to him. His HR/FB was extremely abnormal, and he has turned into a flyball/strikeout pitcher. Just wait until a few more of those flies end up in the seats (2009 xFIP 4.67). Yeah that's just great.
I can't really see the Rays bringing him in, to be honest. He is going to probably fall a bit out of their price range. He can make good money in NPB, and will probably have to take a pay cut to play here. Still, I think Boston, who had bullpen issues last year, will pursue him actively and ultimately win out due to the strong Japanese prescence on the tean.
With the season Igarashi is having, he's bound to get some big money on the free agent market. I can't see him staying with Yakult beyond this year. It's sad too, the Swallows finally have a contending team again, their best since the 2001 Japan Series-winning team. Despite their good core, its either win this year, or risk losing more of their core like they did after 2006 when they lost both Alex Ramirez and Seth Greisinger. If they had both of them, Yakult would be dominating the CL.
Mets now have a solid bullpen with Igarashi and Takahashi Hisanori. Look for Igarashi to close if it hits the fan with Frankie Rodriguez.
SoftBank47 1 year ago
I was at the Mets practice yesterday Ryota said that the sems on th MLB ball are diffrent than in Japan
KJT922010T 2 years ago
This guy has Anthony Young written all over himself. He'll turn Citi into a launching pad...
harrison58 2 years ago
you got that from this video of him striking out 3 did you?
guyfish 2 years ago
Striking out what - 3 chumps? Pitchers & catchers today in P.S.L.; he'll have an ERA of 7.00 before the Mets get north of Georgia. Typical delusional "Mess" fan...
harrison58 2 years ago
He has a little thing going..nice sinker/split..hopefully he can give us a start like jaba had with the yanks.
rudeboi2k6 2 years ago
I hate the fact that the mets talk but never does anything. i want that player we need that player we're planning to get that player. what happens? NOTHING. it annoys me that they have not done anything but talk. We need a new GM minaya is no good for the mets anymore. Enough of the "Prospects" that we NEVER see and start getting players TODAY.
Filip3anut 2 years ago
great commentary. tahaahaaaa lets go mets! hopefully this kid can do this for our team in 2010.
saulslayer07 2 years ago
It's not a dream for the Mets to get Bay. They have made the most serious offer. They are still negotiating as I type this, so it's more than a dream.
thecleaner333 2 years ago
This guy is gonna get his tits lit up in NY
Kyoshi71 2 years ago
Good pick up for the Mets. The Mets have always had good interests in Asian baseball. From Takeshi Kashiwada to Masato Yoshii to Jae Weong Seo and also bad ones from Tyoshi Shinjo to Kaz Matsuii. Best of luck 2010 season NY Mets! NYC is a NL TOWN!!!!!!!
Broketraveler 2 years ago
Nice Split!!
kevinshih 2 years ago
hope he does good for the mets
dolphinsfan25 2 years ago
That was Larry Bigbie he struck out for out number 2. Didn't know where he went after MLB. Got my answer here.
garymets 2 years ago
This kid has a split that the bottom falls out of. Nasty stuff.
garymets 2 years ago
no offense behind him? He's a reliever, idiot. He just needs to put up a zero for one inning. He's not a starter. Get a clue
garymets 2 years ago
The Mets are not competing for 4th place. They are still a playoff competitor when healthy. Add this guy, Bay, and a couple of other pieces and you've got a really competitive ballclub. Bounce back year for the Mets.
garymets 2 years ago 2
The mets will never get bay so keep dreaming
T00m24 2 years ago
Just like the Mets would never get Beltran or Santana?
LastPosterStanding 2 years ago
are you dumb do you know how many teams would do to get bay mets are only offering bay 6.5m to go on there other teams offer like 10m to 15m stop talking you dont know what your talking about
T00m24 2 years ago
Mets have offered the largest contract confirmed to have been offered. 4 years and $65 million. That's an average of $16.25 million per season.
OlympianX 2 years ago
you are just dumb. 4 years between 60-65 mill is not 6.5 a season. Not only are you misinformed, but your math sucks! T00m24, you must be a Phillies fan (that would at least explain the lack of intellect)
garymets 2 years ago
Bay's contract is back-loaded, he gets 6.5 this season or something like that and then he'll get 16-17 mill the next 3 seasons.
bxwarrior011 2 years ago
who's gonna sign Bay? Who? Sox, Yanks, Dodgers, M's, not interested. Who has more money to spend on Bay than the Mets?
garymets 2 years ago
The mets got bay jackass
garymets 2 years ago
Yeah, I know - JACKASS. And that has what to do with this clown? What''s your fucking point, retard...? Is Bay going to pitch in the late innings, too?
harrison58 2 years ago
he sign with the Mets.
bleach299990 2 years ago
He's on the best team ever the METS!
KJT922010T 2 years ago
He's on a team thats competing against the Nationals for 4th place Hahaha .And the Mets aren't the best team .
nickelbackrocks16 2 years ago
The Mets are only competing with the nationals if their whole team is out injured, which I wouldn't count on happening again. Remember the Mets were picked by many to win the world series last season and they were in first place even with Reyes, Delgado and many others out injured. They didn't lose first place until Beltran got hurt as well.
LastPosterStanding 2 years ago
hes going to get lit up in the majors especially with no offense behind him
kblr555elfman 2 years ago
And if Larry Bigbie ever returns from Japan this guy owns him, like his breaking stuff, i think Albert Pujols is gonna drill that flat fastball off Masto Yoshi's nose while he is pitching to the wiffle ball kids in Centerfield. Bring back Takashi Shinjo and lets acquire one of those Pirates guys from India too!!!
handsignednycjim 2 years ago
What's not to like about him? Throws hard... Deceptive motion... Unknown to MLB hitters. He's a reliever too which will keep him underexposed. Unless the Mets sign him and overuse him like they do all their relievers...
jliloquy 2 years ago
HE TIPS HIS PITCHES!!!! He blows or sticks his tongue out when he throws the splitter or the change BUT he does nothing with his mouth when it is the fastball..Good job checking this guy out Omar!
LORDV8R1 2 years ago
You should star in The Scout 2
gravybillable 2 years ago
Love what i see from this guy pitches look nasty and he throws hard..looks very good as the set up guy for k rod with the mets
RaNx1 2 years ago 2
Welcome to New York, Rashy!
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LORDV8R1 2 years ago
After watching this video to see what stuff this guy has, I'm glad the Mets signed him!
LazerHs 2 years ago
Nice, he can be like the 8th innning dude for the red sox
wrightreyesFUTURE 2 years ago
I pray to God that this guy will be a good setup man for the Mets for years to come. Wish him the best here in New York.
Laaaaaawlz 2 years ago
looks like he has a plus fastball and really good life on his off speed pitches...i feel he will be like a huston street type guy...i feel good about this signing for the mets
dopeboys 2 years ago
he looks good, i like the changeup/splitter whatever it was, he used it effectively to counteract his fastball
cravelo16 2 years ago
The New York Mets signed Ryota Igarashi to a 2year contract worth around $2 million and will be a set up for man K-Rod replacing 32 year old J.J putz who signed with the White Sox. Ryota, (30 years old) has a career record of 44 wins -27losses
a 3.26 ERA and 51 saves. BY THE WAY...HOW FAST DOES THIS GUY THROW? I HERD HE TOPS 98MPH.
chichiqueelote 2 years ago
@chichiqueelote this is incorrect. Nobody has signed him as of right now.
CrimsonFox 2 years ago
Wow now I'm not the only one who looks at You Tube to find out about these Japanese pitchers .
ND7652 2 years ago
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hes gona get rocked
Thunderstruck680 2 years ago
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Not to mention his high walk rate (3.84 BB/9) will make him relatively useless, as the American game does not have places for wild relievers. Control is the most imprtant attribute of a relief pitcher. Most of the hitters have seen a good high fastball and will lay off of it.
Acenorthpaw 2 years ago
Usually, pitchers with control problems in the minors are sent to the bullpen, (among other reasons: such as lack of solid secondary offerings/change-up), so control isn't exactly the most important attribute, more or less if you have good stuff, you'll be at least decent to below average. Useless is such a strong word.
paulisapler 2 years ago
Maybe "useless" is a bit strong, but expecting him to be much more that a low-leverage middle man is unrealistic. In today's game, no one wants to turn to a reliever with a walk rate that high.
Acenorthpaw 2 years ago
Let me name drop for a second: Carlos Marmol. Heard of him? Last year he had 65 walks in 70-something innings. Do you think of him as a low-leverage middle man? Or was he the Cubs closer, and considered on of the better relievers of the 2008-2009 seasons? If he can get strikeouts, keep guys off balance. Yes, walks do kill you, but not as much for a reliever than a starter.
paulisapler 2 years ago
As a stater, walks contribute to your pitch count, and since you're needed for more than one inning, it hurts the team and the starter. But then again, Yovani Gallardo and Clayton Kershaw were at the top of the walks category as well. As was AJ Burnett. Those 3 guys can get the strikeouts needed to balance off the walks, unlike Doug Davis, the MLB league leader in walks with 103. Walk rates are much different in perspective for a starter than a reliever. \
paulisapler 2 years ago
If a reliever has the stuff, and the mindset, he'll get the job done.
paulisapler 2 years ago
Carlos Marmol? The same Marmol that the Cubs woul not commit to Marmol as their closer (hence Kevin Gregg) for some reason. His K rate has dropped in 3 straight seasons and eventually the BB will catch up to him. His HR/FB was extremely abnormal, and he has turned into a flyball/strikeout pitcher. Just wait until a few more of those flies end up in the seats (2009 xFIP 4.67). Yeah that's just great.
Acenorthpaw 2 years ago
Fuckin' character count.
paulisapler 2 years ago
I can't really see the Rays bringing him in, to be honest. He is going to probably fall a bit out of their price range. He can make good money in NPB, and will probably have to take a pay cut to play here. Still, I think Boston, who had bullpen issues last year, will pursue him actively and ultimately win out due to the strong Japanese prescence on the tean.
Acenorthpaw 2 years ago
Hopefuly the Rays will bring him in and let him and Howell duke it out in spring training.
pjmcgs 2 years ago
With the season Igarashi is having, he's bound to get some big money on the free agent market. I can't see him staying with Yakult beyond this year. It's sad too, the Swallows finally have a contending team again, their best since the 2001 Japan Series-winning team. Despite their good core, its either win this year, or risk losing more of their core like they did after 2006 when they lost both Alex Ramirez and Seth Greisinger. If they had both of them, Yakult would be dominating the CL.
SoftBank47 2 years ago