The reports are linked to a Japanese website, but Newman has the details:3 year, $3M contract (that’s $1M/year)
Major League contract
start off at class AA
remain a starter
personal translator
"They want me to come over, and I understand how I can develop," Tazwana said. "I feel like it’s a good team".
Nikkan Sports is reporting that Tazawa has already decided on the Red Sox, and says that he’ll be able to officially sign at the beginning of December.
Tazawa, 22, has a fastball in the mid 90's and a nice slider. An abbreviated scouting report has a few recent stats:
54 IP, 46 hits, 56 K, 4 BB, 6 ER, 1.00 ERA
He also recently pitched a complete game no-hitter in front of numerous Major League scouts.
Bottom Line: Diasuke Matsuzaka may be frustrating to watch but he's 33-15 since joining the Red Sox. Tazawa is 6 years younger and will cost alot less, so this deal already looks like a winner. If Tazawa can prove that he's ready for the bigs, it will also give the Sox the option to keep Masterson in the bullpen...
More to come as we hear it.
2 comments:
i heard that they only made him an offer and it was in the 6 million/yr range - im probably wrong though
I had only heard about the offer as well. I guess we'll have to see if this report comes true.
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