Tue Dec 24 2013 | 22:23 | Hisanori Takahashi headed back to Japan |
Nikkan Sports reports that Hisanori Takahashi will sign a contract with the Yokohama BayStars. |
Takahashi's major league career got off to a promising start, but he really struggled over the last two seasons, putting up a 5.57 ERA over 54 appearances. The 38-year-old figures to stay back in Japan for good. |
Source: Patrick Newman on Twitter | |
Fri Oct 4 2013 | 14:18 | Hisanori Takahashi elects free agency |
Hisanori Takahashi has elected free agency. |
Takahashi spent most of 2013 at Triple-A with the Cubs and Rockies, putting up a 4.25 ERA over 38 appearances. He'll have to settle for a minor league contract. |
Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter | |
Sat Jun 22 2013 | 14:45 | Rockies acquire LHP Hisanori Takahashi |
Rockies acquired LHP Hisanori Takahashi from the Cubs for a player to be named later; assigned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs. |
Takahashi, 38, will provide organizational depth in the minors. He appeared in three games with the Cubs earlier this season and has a 1.98 ERA at the Triple-A level. |
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter | |
Thu Apr 18 2013 | 13:53 | Cubs send Takahashi outright to Triple-A |
Cubs sent LHP Hisanori Takahashi outright to Triple-A Iowa. |
The 38-year-old lefty was designated for assignment on Tuesday and passed through waivers with ease. He will now act as organizational relief depth for Chicago. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Apr 16 2013 | 16:41 | Cubs DFA left-hander Hisanori Takahashi |
Cubs designated LHP Hisanori Takahashi for assignment. |
Takahashi allowed two earned runs in three innings with the Cubs. The 38-year-old may draw interest on waivers. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Mar 31 2013 | 15:36 | Hisanori Takahashi added to roster |
Cubs purchased the contract of LHP Hisanori Takahashi from Triple-A Iowa. |
He made the Opening Day bullpen after posting a 4.39 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 18 1/3 frames this spring. Takahashi will work in middle relief. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Dec 27 2012 | 21:19 | Hisanori Takahashi signs with Cubs |
Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan reports that Hisanori Takahashi has signed a minor league deal with the Cubs. |
He'll receive an invitation to spring training. Takahashi posted a 5.52 ERA in 51 games for the Angels and Pirates this past season, but he had a terrific K/BB ratio and boasts a 3.97 ERA and 1.27 WHIP for his career. He should have a good shot to earn a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. |
Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter | |
Tue Oct 30 2012 | 18:51 | Hisanori Takahashi released |
Pirates released LHP Hisanori Takahashi. |
Takahashi was slated to become a free agent, anyway, so the Pirates are merely clearing a spot on the 40-man roster a little early. The left-hander will now seek employment elsewhere after putting up a 5.54 ERA over 51 appearances for the Angels and Pirates this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Aug 19 2012 | 13:38 | Hisanori Takahashi optioned |
Angels optioned LHP Hisanori Takahashi to Triple-A Salt Lake. |
It's the second time he's been sent down in the last month. Takahashi, who has put up 4.93 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 42 games, will return next month. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Jul 31 2012 | 17:57 | Angels recall Takahashi |
Angels recalled LHP Hisanori Takahashi from Triple-A Salt Lake. |
Takahashi was demoted to the Triple-A level on Saturday but spent less than three days in the minor leagues. He will return to his middle relief role in Anaheim. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Jun 24 2012 | 03:50 | Hisanori Takahashi returned to action on Saturday June 23 |
Hisanori Takahashi returned to action on Saturday June 23. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jun 23 2012 | 01:05 | Takahashi leaves game with hip stiffness |
Hisanori Takahashi left Friday's game with stiffness in his hip. |
Takahashi tossed a scoreless sixth inning, but tweaked his hip during warm-up pitches before the seventh. The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but the Angels will likely provide more information after the game. |
Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter | |
Fri May 11 2012 | 13:51 | Hisanori Takahashi struggling |
Hisanori Takahashi has allowed 10 hits and seven runs over his 7 2/3 innings this season. |
Takahashi struggled for the first couple months for the Angels last year, as well, before settling in to have a nice year. We suspect the 37-year-old will eventually figure things out. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Aug 6 2011 | 08:31 | Hisanori Takahashi to join rotation |
Hisanori Takahashi is expected to be moved from the bullpen into the starting rotation. |
He'll replace Joel Pineiro, who has been demoted to a relief role. Takahashi has made all 43 appearances this season as a reliever, and he's had a fine year, posting a 3.35 ERA and 1.26 WHIP to go along with a 40/19 K/BB ratio over 48 1/3 innings. He did throw 2 2/3 innings in his last appearance, but his pitch count still figures to be limited when he takes the mound Wednesday against the Yankees. |
Source: Los Angeles Times | |
Thu May 12 2011 | 12:20 | Hisanori Takahashi struggling with Halos |
Hisanori Takahashi has posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in his first 16 appearance with the Angels. |
It hasn't gone well so far for the offseason signee, as he's allowed 20 hits -- including four home runs -- while walking seven over 15 innings. The Angels signed Takahashi because of his versatility, but he's not going to appear in anything but mop-up duty until he improves. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Dec 3 2010 | 17:35 | Takahashi's deal is for $8 million |
Hisanori Takahashi's two-year contract with the Angels is actually for $8 million, not the $5.5 million as originally reported. |
That's a hefty chunk of change for a guy who is likely to serve as a long reliever. Takahashi pitched well in a swing role with the Mets in 2010, but he'll be 36 at the beginning of next season, and we can't imagine he'll contribute enough to earn his contract. |
Source: David Lennon on Twitter | |
Thu Dec 2 2010 | 20:45 | Angels ink Takahashi to two-year contract |
Angels signed LHP Hisanori Takahashi to a two-year contract. |
Takahashi, 35, posted a 3.61 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 122 innings for the Mets this year, acting as both a starter and reliever. He also struck out 114 batters and walked only 43. The Angels may ask him to make a couple of starts next year, but they'll use him primarily in long relief. |
Source: Bill Plunkett on Twitter | |
Thu Dec 2 2010 | 18:14 | Hisanori Takahashi reaches deal with Angels |
SI.com's Jon Heyman has confirmed that the Angels have a contract agreement in place with left-hander Hisanori Takahashi. |
The deal is only pending a physical. Takahashi, 35, posted a solid 3.61 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 122 innings for the Mets this past year, serving as both a starter and reliever. He is probably going to serve as a long reliever in Anaheim, rendering him borderline useless in fantasy leagues. |
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter | |
Mon Nov 15 2010 | 12:38 | Mets can't re-sign Takahashi until mid-May |
The Mets cannot attempt to re-sign Hisanori Takahashi until May 15. |
In other words, he won't be returning to the club next year. Takahashi's contract had a clause that required the Mets to re-up with him before the winter. They declined to do so and he is now a free agent. The 35-year-old should draw offers after posting a 3.61 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 122 innings in 2010. |
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter | |
Mon Nov 15 2010 | 09:06 | Reds claimed Takahashi off waivers last week |
The Reds claimed Hisanori Takahashi off waivers last week but the right-hander refused the claim and is now a free agent. |
Takahashi passed through waivers after the Mets were unable to work out a deal with him during their exclusive negotiating window. He's now free to sign with any team and should draw a number of decent offers. The 35-year-old posted a 3.61 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 122 innings this year for the Mets, serving as both a starter and reliever. He's open to either role for 2011. |
Source: ESPN New York | |