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Drew Morita, a Yonsei from Kaua‘i, writes from San Francisco. Follow him @drewmorita or e-mail him at drew_morita@yahoo.com.
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FULL COUNT: Bold predictions for Nakajima’s future
Drew Morita, Nichi Bei Weekly Columnist
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Back in December 2012, the Oakland Athletics signed Japanese infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima to a two-year, $6.5 million deal amid high hopes that the eight-time NPB All-Star would become the team’s […] READ MORE
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FULL COUNT: The latest on trio of Japanese arms
Drew Morita, Nichi Bei Weekly Columnist
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A week after the All-Star break, three Japanese starting pitchers find themselves in very different situations. Just prior to the All-Star Game, the New York Yankees received the awful news […] READ MORE
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Three named to All-Star Game
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New York Yankees rookie pitcher Masahiro Tanaka and Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish were selected to the MLB All-Star Game, the league announced July 6. Tanaka (12-4, 2.51 ERA) leads […] READ MORE
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FULL COUNT: Mid-June report for three JA players
Drew Morita, Nichi Bei Weekly Columnist
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A trio of Japanese American major leaguers find themselves in very different situations at this point in the season. With the All-Star Game just over a month away, Minnesota Twins […] READ MORE
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FULL COUNT: Darvish among Japanese arms shining early on
Drew Morita, Nichi Bei Weekly Columnist
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Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish (3-1) will get some extra rest before his next start after throwing 126 pitches in a one-hitter against the Boston Red Sox on May 9. […] READ MORE
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FULL COUNT: Minor leaguers to eye two weeks in
Drew Morita, Nichi Bei Weekly Columnist
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This week the Toronto Blue Jays recalled popular infielder Munenori Kawasaki from Triple-A Buffalo after placing shortstop Jose Reyes on the 15-day disabled list. Kawasaki became a fan favorite last […] READ MORE
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FULL COUNT: Season begins with many in minors, on DL
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The 2014 regular season has begun and former San Francisco Giants’ first baseman Travis Ishikawa made the Pittsburg Pirates’ roster after a strong spring. One-time fan favorite Kensuke Tanaka begins […] READ MORE
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FULL COUNT: Rex rights USF hoops into postseason
Drew Morita, Nichi Bei Weekly Columnist
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Distractions and criticism have plagued USF’s basketball program during the six-year tenure of head coach Rex Walters, reaching its peak earlier this season when starting point guard Cody Doolin left […] READ MORE
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FULL COUNT: Three spring storylines
Drew Morita, Nichi Bei Weekly Columnist
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Teams have reported to their respective camps in Arizona and Florida, and here are three storylines to keep an eye on this spring. Defensively sound catcher Kurt Suzuki looks to […] READ MORE
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FULL COUNT: Next ace posted to MLB likely a Sawamura Award winner
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In case you missed it, the New York Yankees signed record-setting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka to a seven-year, $155 million contract on Jan. 22, making him the latest Eiji Sawamura Award […] READ MORE
