Report: Kawakami narrows down choices
Japanese pitcher Kenshin Kawakami has reportedly narrowed down his desired destination for 2009 to three teams -- the Cardinals, Orioles and Twins -- according to The Japan Times.
On Wednesday, a Japanese sports network said the O's had made a final offer for Kawakami, but The Baltimore Sun said there was "little substance" to that. There are also concerns about the health of Kawakami's shoulder.
Kawakami, a 33-year-old right-hander who pitched 11 seasons with the Chunichi Dragons, is coming off a 2008 season when he went 9-5 with a 2.30 ERA in 20 games.
-- Alden Gonzalez
I am curious as to why the Cards have interest in a 33 year old pitcher with no major league experience in the US and who may have shoulder issues.
Isn't health issues one of the reasons they did not get in on Penny and Wood? Did they not learn anything from the Clement and Mulder sagas?
Go after Perez or Wolfe.
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Does he have a gyro ball?
--Jeff
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The cardinals claim they didnt get in on Peavy because they dont want to commit long term to another pitcher when they have Carpenter Wainwright and Lohse locked down..
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