Angels Divorce Hideki Matsui
by Rev Halofan on Nov 23, 2010 4:06 PM PST
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PrintPress release just sent out by the Angels front office:
HIDEKI MATSUI NOT OFFERED ARBITRATION BY ANGELS
ANAHEIM, CA – The Angels today announced the club will not offer salary arbitration to outfielder/designated hitter Hideki Matsui.
Today’s announcement was made by General Manager Tony Reagins.
Matsui, 36, batted .274 with 21 home runs and 84 RBI in 145 games with the Angels in 2010. The former World Series MVP led all of Major League Baseball with a .371 batting average (43/116) from August 14 through the end of the season. A native of Ishikawa, Japan, Matsui has combined for a .297 (2499/8402) career average, 493 home runs and 1,570 RBI in 2,329 professional games between the Japanese League and Major League Baseball.
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Going to miss the obligatory "cut to the japanese cameraman when matsui is batting" shot.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
followed shortly thereafter by the "Japanese fans with odd signs in the stadium" shot.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third"
Tommy Lasorda on catcher Mike Scioscia
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Nov 23, 2010 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
Followed by the quick
Japanese radio broadcast…
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by maze88 on Nov 23, 2010 8:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Followed by MORE Gubizca catchphrases....
by Angelsfan015 on Nov 24, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
Like:
Godzilla failed to stay within his mechanics and allowed the pitchers to change his eye level too easily.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
by angelslogic on Nov 24, 2010 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
He only has like 3
Trust the Deception
by Rally Manatee on Nov 24, 2010 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
Wow. I'm shocked.
Didn’t see that one comin’. Now we should be able to get Granderson.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
Neither did he…
think about it. ;) lol jp
by BrentSchmidt on Nov 24, 2010 8:45 PM PST up reply actions
At least now the speculation can end
As does Matsui’s Angels career.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
not with porn collection
who needs a wife when you’re surrounded by harujuku girls?
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
He was mostly serviceable, but just not what we need to move forward.
Add him to the “Oh, he was on the Angels? I did not know that!” list
Bo Jackson, Kent Mercker, Jack McDowell, Phil Nevin, Eddie Murray, etc…
Ok so he gets a bit more than that.
Any time you think you have the game conquered the game will turn around and punch you right in the nose.
Mike Schmidt
Whoa. See there's always one of those to get you. Got me with that one!
Any time you think you have the game conquered the game will turn around and punch you right in the nose.
Mike Schmidt
by Monkeyspanked on Nov 23, 2010 6:32 PM PST up reply actions
sounds like a bunch of trAditon to me
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Nov 23, 2010 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
+1
Any time you think you have the game conquered the game will turn around and punch you right in the nose.
Mike Schmidt
by Monkeyspanked on Nov 23, 2010 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
Hoyt Wilhelm
Whitey Herzog
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Nov 23, 2010 8:23 PM PST up reply actions
Kareem Abdul Jabaar
oh no wait, he just threw out the first pitch
by Rev Halofan on Nov 23, 2010 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, and don't forget the Big Cat -- Andres Gallaraga
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
I'm sorry son
You must have me confused with somebody else. My name is Roger Murdock. I’m the co-pilot.
by HoustonHaloFan on Nov 24, 2010 9:12 PM PST up reply actions
Mark Gubicza
I wouldn’t have remembered that he was on the Angels if he hadn’t told me.
Trust the Deception
by Rally Manatee on Nov 24, 2010 2:19 PM PST up reply actions
hmm... I am not surprised he didn't get offered arbitration but
I was hoping he would. I am not sure it would have been bad cause he is at this point probably still going to get signed by someone as he isn’t completely washed up yet and the interest is still out there.
If I recall he would have only been a Type B also so it wouldn’t cost to much but maybe im wrong on that.
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I think you may be in the minority here
Trust the Deception
by Rally Manatee on Nov 24, 2010 2:20 PM PST up reply actions
and lets admit it...
Red waant his color!!! It was as awkward!!
by wheres_bourjos_at on Nov 23, 2010 5:54 PM PST via mobile reply actions
and lets admit it...
Red wasnt his color!!! It was as awkward!!
by wheres_bourjos_at on Nov 23, 2010 5:54 PM PST via mobile reply actions
We'll still be talking about Vlad alot more than the little lizard next season
the best move the Halos have made regarding Crapsui
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
I don’t know aobut this. From observation—Matsui started out bad, but finished being an ok DH while increasing the attendance of Japanese fans. I think Angles fans gave up on him and never got back on board when he got comfortable being a halo.
Let's go Ducks.
If he put up average number in May, we'd be saying otherwise.
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Nov 23, 2010 8:23 PM PST up reply actions
But he was just ok in April w/a 350 OBP, he stunk in May and July but was Godzilla in June Aug and Sept w/>400 OBP. When I see that kind of dips I always wonder if maybe he had a booboo that wasn’t reported (or he coulda been just listening to Hatcher those months and got earplug in Aug.). I think he is just fine as a DH with his strong finish and if I was GM I would give him a try.
Let's go Ducks.
If we didn't have abreu and had a decent lead-off bat, I'd give Matsui another try.
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Nov 23, 2010 9:08 PM PST up reply actions
Goodbye
Vote Napoli and Hunter for the 2012 election
by M.Napoli For President in 2012 on Nov 23, 2010 8:47 PM PST via mobile reply actions
It was fun while it lasted
Except for when he swung for power and came empty handed…wait that might’ve been Torii…
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by maze88 on Nov 23, 2010 9:01 PM PST via mobile reply actions
The Official Angels Depth Chart verified November 24, 2010
lists Mike Napoli first, then Howard Kendrick as the DH’s.
Peter Bourjos is faster than anyone on your team.
It could happen if the Angels didn't land an OF. They'd send Abreu back to LF and Napoli would rotate between C and DH.
I don’t see it happening but it’s not such a huge leap. I think Napoli spends significant time at DH, regardless of the Angels landing another OF.
"You play for Cleveland? I didn't know they still had a team." - Claire Holloway
"Yup, we've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!" - Jake Taylor
I recall Opening Day
I was flanked by Japanese journalists and photoghers on all sides. On what may have been his first at-bat he knocked one right into Matsuiland.
And then it was all downhill from there. Too bad. Still, it was exciting for one night.
"Mike Scioscia?! Didn't you get radiation poisoning?"
"I sure did. And it gave me super managing powers!"
He was also 4th in WAR last year among Angel hitters...
with a WAR of 1.9.
Fortunately his supposed replacement is Bobby Abreu who was one of the few people with a higher WAR.
Let his Angel gravestone also read, "maybe starting him the first 32 straight games wasn't so bright"
Dude was 36, with god knows what materials in his legs, and Sosh started him the first 32 games of the year, including 4 times in LF … during which he went .237/.311/.390. Old men need rest.
Apparently all of the Japanese advertising rights weren't enough to justify
keeping Crapsui around. He just didn’t sell well enough here and in Japan. So much for the “Arte will make money off of the Japanese market” theory. Hmmm where did I hear that ? I think I read it in the Huffington Post.
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Well, he made "six figures" off Matsui before the season even started
According to this. In addition, merch and ticket sales were said to be seeing a bump from Matsui around the same time. I don’t know what the numbers were at the end of the season, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Arte made 1-2 mil or more just by signing Matsui. There’s another article I read (can’t find it at the moment) that concluded that’s about what the Red Sox make just by having Dice-K. I would think Matsui would pull in a similar amount.
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Nov 24, 2010 4:12 PM PST up reply actions
so then if he's making the team money, why are they letting that money go?
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Nov 24, 2010 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
Because they need to win more
And already have a DH who can no longer play OF named Bobby Abreu. If Matsui could play 3rd base, he’d be getting a contract offer right now.
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Nov 24, 2010 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
so Bobby is untradeable?
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Nov 24, 2010 4:46 PM PST up reply actions
I didn’t know
there was a market for non fielding left handed batters coming off one of their worst years.
apparently it's his current contract vs. Matsui's numbers last year.
Hell, I don’t know. I’m just asking some questions and trying to make some sense of it.
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Nov 24, 2010 4:51 PM PST up reply actions
Bobby brings more on-field value right now
We have a crowded OF, and only 1 guy can DH per game. Abreu is the best leadoff candidate we have and has enough power to justify being the main DH. Matsui still has the power to be a DH, but he doesn’t have the skills to leadoff. We also have to figure out what to do with Rivera for next year. Matsui is a good player still, and did about what he was expected to last year, it’s just that he’s a redundancy we don’t need at this point.
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Nov 24, 2010 4:56 PM PST up reply actions
thanks for bringing some clarity Nate
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Nov 24, 2010 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
No prob
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Nov 24, 2010 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
Hooray our second most potent offensive producer is gone!
Mistake is in the rear view mirror! Why is fernando rodney driving this car?
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Nov 24, 2010 4:19 PM PST up reply actions
Here is something I just read:
Vladimir Guerrero named top designated hitter
well, what do ya know.
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
I think it's safe to say
Fuck you, David Ortiz.
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Nov 24, 2010 6:08 PM PST up reply actions
Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want some new news! Lol. Shit sucks having to wait, and wait, and wait to see what we get. Can’t we just sign or trade for someone already so that way we can have something to talk about?.. sorry for the bitching, I’m ust starving for info already. Reagins throw us a bone man!
by (!ts_a_C.A._thing) on Nov 24, 2010 10:28 PM PST via mobile reply actions
This wait can only mean one thing...
A good deal is a brewin’!
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by maze88 on Nov 24, 2010 10:37 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
i hope Maze
I feel the Dan uggla trade would have done us alot of good. Ya, we need a new third baseman but I feel we coulda kept uggla at second with his decent glove because he produces like a 3rd baseman. Then just kept Callaspo at 3rd with his decent glove because he produces like a 2nd baseman. Problem solved for now.
I just hope ninja comes through and proves his worth.
by (!ts_a_C.A._thing) on Nov 24, 2010 11:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
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