The Official 'TANAKA' Thread

[Ohtaniland]

Well at least it's not Boras but Casey Close has some high profile clients. Would love to see this guy in an Angels uniform. I think he could bring back some of the fan energy and excitement that was lost the last couple of seasons at the at Big A. Could you imagine a TANAKATOWN type presence like the "KINGS COURT" in Seattle. I think that would be fun. Oh well that's my thoughts on this.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/masahiro-tanaka-to-be-represented-by-casey-close.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[full circle]

Tanaka vs Darvish games would be epic.

[Tavon Brown]

[ELEVEN]

So close to TankTown... we may have to keep an eye on those "a"s.

[Halo49]

I'm all for the Angels getting Tanaka! Not only for on the field which is obviously what this team severely lacks but, as an investment for Artie it makes sense with all the Japanese dollars they would get. I understand the halos don't want to go over the luxury tax but the revenue they would generate with Tanaka would be worth the tax. It would also give them more cash for a trout extension not that Artie really needs it.

[disarcina]

well, if the Halos get Tanaka, that would be great but I don't see us out-bidding the Yankees or several other teams for him........

 

hey, is Balfour back on the market? -- maybe we can pick him up for some pen help -- after failing his last physical, his contract price should be considerably less.....

[Brent Maguire]

Tanaka is a must need guy in an ultra competitive division.

I think the Angels are around an 85-87 win team as it stands, which probably won't be enough to make the playoffs.

Add Tanaka and they look like a 90 win team and are in a much better spot.

[xboom28x]

I predict the front page of this forum to be all Tanaka threads by Jan 1st

[VariousCrap]

If I'm the Angels, I'd offer Tanaka 7/126 with an opt out clause after 5 years.

 

I bet that gets him.

[Tavon Brown]

Anyone want to put together a we want Tanaka rally at the big A in the next couple of days?

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

I'm all for the Angels getting Tanaka! Not only for on the field which is obviously what this team severely lacks but, as an investment for Artie it makes sense with all the Japanese dollars they would get. I understand the halos don't want to go over the luxury tax but the revenue they would generate with Tanaka would be worth the tax. It would also give them more cash for a trout extension not that Artie really needs it.

A lot of fans were saying the same type of thing after Pujols signed with the Angels. Does that really make a difference (don't use the tv contract as an example, because  that's not true. The tv contract was a done deal before Pujols signed with the Angels)?

[YouthofToday]

If I'm the Angels, I'd offer Tanaka 7/126 with an opt out clause after 5 years.

I bet that gets him.

Why would we put in an opt out clause?

[tdawg87]

No.

[Scott34]

If I'm the Angels, I'd offer Tanaka 7/126 with an opt out clause after 5 years.

 

I bet that gets him.

 

That number is cursed.  Go with 7/125 or 127

[Tyler]

[Blarg]

Maybe you can join the name change protesters and have a really big rally, like 6 or 7 people.

[Ohtaniland]

Anyone want to put together a we want Tanaka rally at the big A in the next couple of days?

 

I'm sure Arte will jump out of his comfortable recliner located in the living room of his Arizona mansion to come see it. 

[Stradling]

I'm sure Arte will jump out of his comfortable recliner located in the living room of his Arizona mansion to come see it.

Yep, right after he gets done reading all the jealous people post on here.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

And I am sure that Tanaka would be so blown away by the rally that he would ignore the amounts on the contracts he is offered and sign on the spot.

[stevestevens]

I am there. Just tell me the times.

[Docwaukee]

[stevestevens]

let's try to get a hard count at least three days before the decided date.  I will bring some homemade chocolate chip cookies but I want to make sure I make at least 3 for every person.  If we get a couple thousand people I need to start making the dough now and might try to see if the stadium will let us use their ovens so we can serve them hot and fresh.

 

This is gonna be good. 

[Ohtaniland]

let's try to get a hard count at least three days before the decided date.  I will bring some homemade chocolate chip cookies but I want to make sure I make at least 3 for every person.  If we get a couple thousand people I need to start making the dough now and might try to see if the stadium will let us use their ovens so we can serve them hot and fresh.

 

This is gonna be good. 

 

[Chuck]

Tanaka would be outstanding, but Garza puts this team in contention for the AL West and a 90+ win team IMO. I'm fine with either, the unknown of Tanaka concerns me. We've seen this type of hype FAIL with Matzusaka, Ishii and Irabu before.

[Docwaukee]

Tanaka would be outstanding, but Garza puts this team in contention for the AL West and a 90+ win team IMO. I'm fine with either, the unknown of Tanaka concerns me. We've seen this type of hype FAIL with Matzusaka, Ishii and Irabu before.

 

I feel like the scouting of Japanese players is much more complete now.  It's been 18 years since Irabu, 10+ for Ishii, and Dice-k about 5+.  I think the odds of Tanaka being a total bust is very low.  I think worst case is you get about what Garza would give you at the beginning with room for improvement because of his age.  I still remember being a big supporter of signing Wilson over Darvish.  Wilson has been fine, but Darvish is a true #1.  My fear is that Garza would be less than fine and we'd pass up the chance to get a #2 or at least a #3.  In my opinion, there is as much risk with Garza.  People keep talking about him being a solid #3.  He's 30 and hasn't pitched like a #3 in almost 3 years.  

 

Do I think he'd help for 2014?  Sure, but both pitchers have similar risk yet only one has significant upside.