Left In, Left Out

22Although recent roster cuts bled the organization of lefties including veterans Ron Villone and Valerio de los Santos, the team hasn’t stopped searching for Portside depth. On Monday, word came they signed Japanaese veteran Ken Takahashi to a minor league contract. Takahashi, who was recently released after an unsuccesful audition with the Blue Jays, is expected to report to Class AAA Buffalo. YouTube video out there shows him pitching for his former Hiroshima team wearing No. 22, now on the back of JJ Putz.

Elsewhere, looks like Rule 5 sidewinder Darren O’Day may sweat out the final bullpen slot, withElmer Dessens and Fernando Nieve his competitors.

Very busy with travel recently, but I plan to resume with the Top 10 countdown after we get through Opening Day: We’ll try to have the new rosters set, new player pages added, etc., later this week.

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One comment

  1. Jon Springer says:

    Submitted by Gene F. on Tue, 03/31/2009 – 11:33am.
    Bobby Kielty still has a shot at making the club. He’s worn 23 and 32 in years past, so if he does stick he may hijack 32 from Muniz.

    And what of Jonathan Malo? Does he have a chance? He just might – he’s Suavecito!

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