Comments on: 4/9/09 – Chunichi (Home) http://tokyoswallows.com/2009/04/09/4909-chunichi-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4909-chunichi-home An in-depth look at the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, Jingu Stadium, the Central League, and Japanese Pro Baseball Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Garrett DeOrio http://tokyoswallows.com/2009/04/09/4909-chunichi-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1147 Garrett DeOrio Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:39:05 +0000 http://tokyoyakultswallows.wordpress.com/?p=2264#comment-1147 Takada definitely likes youth and to mix things up. Morioka played about as much for Chunichi last year as <a href="http://tokyoyakultswallows.wordpress.com/stats-history-more/player-stats/2008-player-stats/" rel="nofollow"> Watarai played for Tokyo</a>, but is certainly getting a lot more chances now, having almost surpassed his totals for last year already. Takada definitely likes youth and to mix things up. Morioka played about as much for Chunichi last year as Watarai played for Tokyo, but is certainly getting a lot more chances now, having almost surpassed his totals for last year already.

]]> By: Christopher Pellegrini http://tokyoswallows.com/2009/04/09/4909-chunichi-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1146 Christopher Pellegrini Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:27:57 +0000 http://tokyoyakultswallows.wordpress.com/?p=2264#comment-1146 <blockquote>Who else is available at SS, other than the ever fading captain?</blockquote> Morioka also made a brief appearance at short last night.

Who else is available at SS, other than the ever fading captain?

Morioka also made a brief appearance at short last night.

]]> By: Christopher Pellegrini http://tokyoswallows.com/2009/04/09/4909-chunichi-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1145 Christopher Pellegrini Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:25:34 +0000 http://tokyoyakultswallows.wordpress.com/?p=2264#comment-1145 <blockquote>...he made a blunder in a hit-and-run play</blockquote> Ah, you're talking about the play where Miyamoto got thrown out at second by a mile and a half, right? I thought it might have been related to that. I wasn't sure if that was supposed to be a sac bunt or not. Tanaka got his signals mixed up and didn't swing, huh?

…he made a blunder in a hit-and-run play

Ah, you’re talking about the play where Miyamoto got thrown out at second by a mile and a half, right? I thought it might have been related to that. I wasn’t sure if that was supposed to be a sac bunt or not. Tanaka got his signals mixed up and didn’t swing, huh?

]]> By: Tomnish http://tokyoswallows.com/2009/04/09/4909-chunichi-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1144 Tomnish Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:25:53 +0000 http://tokyoyakultswallows.wordpress.com/?p=2264#comment-1144 I guess Tanaka was sent down not only because the manager wanted to make other players experienced, but also because he made a blunder in a hit-and-run play, but, at the same time, I guess Takada admits he is the best second baseman. Noguchi has been a scatter arm after his arm surgery. I hope he's getting better. Keizo has great potential abilities, and maybe Takada thinks that now is the time to develop them. Also, he is very astute and can cross the plate without a hit--for example, a walk, a stolen base, and the opponents' mishap. Kawabata had destroyed his arm during the spring camp, and then his lower-back, but recovered and came up as a DH on Sunday in the farm game. BTW, Shiroishi hit long balls and clutch hits in the farm games these days, so don't be disappointed if he's back in Ichigun(though I think it's not very probable). I guess Tanaka was sent down not only because the manager wanted to make other players experienced, but also because he made a blunder in a hit-and-run play, but, at the same time, I guess Takada admits he is the best second baseman.
Noguchi has been a scatter arm after his arm surgery. I hope he’s getting better.

Keizo has great potential abilities, and maybe Takada thinks that now is the time to develop them.
Also, he is very astute and can cross the plate without a hit–for example, a walk, a stolen base, and the opponents’ mishap.

Kawabata had destroyed his arm during the spring camp, and then his lower-back, but recovered and came up as a DH on Sunday in the farm game.

BTW, Shiroishi hit long balls and clutch hits in the farm games these days, so don’t be disappointed if he’s back in Ichigun(though I think it’s not very probable).

]]> By: Garrett DeOrio http://tokyoswallows.com/2009/04/09/4909-chunichi-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1143 Garrett DeOrio Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:42:02 +0000 http://tokyoyakultswallows.wordpress.com/?p=2264#comment-1143 Shiroishi is a secret weapon, which is why the Swallows continue to make him a millionaire (in any currency you like.) If he doesn't eventually become one of the greatest coaches of all time, his entire career will have been one of the biggest exercises in open pork-lading in recent NPB history. Shiroishi is a secret weapon, which is why the Swallows continue to make him a millionaire (in any currency you like.) If he doesn’t eventually become one of the greatest coaches of all time, his entire career will have been one of the biggest exercises in open pork-lading in recent NPB history.

]]> By: David Watkins http://tokyoswallows.com/2009/04/09/4909-chunichi-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1142 David Watkins Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:23:53 +0000 http://tokyoyakultswallows.wordpress.com/?p=2264#comment-1142 <blockquote>Who else is available at SS, other than the ever fading captain?</blockquote> Noguchi perhaps (or *shudder* Shiroishi).

Who else is available at SS, other than the ever fading captain?

Noguchi perhaps (or *shudder* Shiroishi).

]]> By: simoncurrie http://tokyoswallows.com/2009/04/09/4909-chunichi-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1141 simoncurrie Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:13:00 +0000 http://tokyoyakultswallows.wordpress.com/?p=2264#comment-1141 Who else is available at SS, other than the ever fading captain? Who else is available at SS, other than the ever fading captain?

]]> By: Kenzo http://tokyoswallows.com/2009/04/09/4909-chunichi-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1140 Kenzo Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:04:28 +0000 http://tokyoyakultswallows.wordpress.com/?p=2264#comment-1140 Agreed on bench depth. Morioka played in maybe five games last year and he's gotten into the last two already. Hopefully D'Antona's back in the lineup this weekend. Agreed on bench depth. Morioka played in maybe five games last year and he’s gotten into the last two already.

Hopefully D’Antona’s back in the lineup this weekend.

]]> By: David Watkins http://tokyoswallows.com/2009/04/09/4909-chunichi-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1139 David Watkins Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:55:00 +0000 http://tokyoyakultswallows.wordpress.com/?p=2264#comment-1139 <blockquote>Why is Kawashima in the lineup and why is he having trouble at the plate? The answer to both questions: Africa. Lame fight song = poor plate performance (Bill James has studied this extensively). But Takada is a Toto fan, and Kawashima shrewdly chose his song knowing Takada would enjoy hearing Africa four times a night. Watch for other Swallows to pick up on this, with Noguchi changing to Rosanna, or Takai having Hold The Line played when he warms up. </blockquote> Genius! The only feasible explanation has been found.

Why is Kawashima in the lineup and why is he having trouble at the plate? The answer to both questions: Africa. Lame fight song = poor plate performance (Bill James has studied this extensively). But Takada is a Toto fan, and Kawashima shrewdly chose his song knowing Takada would enjoy hearing Africa four times a night. Watch for other Swallows to pick up on this, with Noguchi changing to Rosanna, or Takai having Hold The Line played when he warms up.

Genius! The only feasible explanation has been found.

]]> By: Rob http://tokyoswallows.com/2009/04/09/4909-chunichi-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1138 Rob Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:52:04 +0000 http://tokyoyakultswallows.wordpress.com/?p=2264#comment-1138 I think the TV guys said D'Antona's knee was bothering him, but it must not be too serious if he was still in the dugout. Iihara in LF completely lost a fly ball in the first - like, from the moment the ball left the bat. Fukuchi was playing 1F with his OF glove instead of a mitt. Wow. Why is Kawashima in the lineup and why is he having trouble at the plate? The answer to both questions: Africa. Lame fight song = poor plate performance (Bill James has studied this extensively). But Takada is a Toto fan, and Kawashima shrewdly chose his song knowing Takada would enjoy hearing Africa four times a night. Watch for other Swallows to pick up on this, with Noguchi changing to Rosanna, or Takai having Hold The Line played when he warms up. Is this the new Chunichi? Defensive lapses? Can't hold a lead? But Fujii has been on fire, and Nomoto looks great for a rookie. Another hero interview for Guiel - good for him! I think the TV guys said D’Antona’s knee was bothering him, but it must not be too serious if he was still in the dugout.
Iihara in LF completely lost a fly ball in the first – like, from the moment the ball left the bat.
Fukuchi was playing 1F with his OF glove instead of a mitt. Wow.

Why is Kawashima in the lineup and why is he having trouble at the plate? The answer to both questions: Africa. Lame fight song = poor plate performance (Bill James has studied this extensively). But Takada is a Toto fan, and Kawashima shrewdly chose his song knowing Takada would enjoy hearing Africa four times a night. Watch for other Swallows to pick up on this, with Noguchi changing to Rosanna, or Takai having Hold The Line played when he warms up.

Is this the new Chunichi? Defensive lapses? Can’t hold a lead? But Fujii has been on fire, and Nomoto looks great for a rookie.

Another hero interview for Guiel – good for him!

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