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Takashi Saito

Boston Red Sox

1970/02/14 39

6-2 215

Miyagi, Japan

L / R

4

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Red Sox 56 0 3 3 2 0 0 55.2 50 16 15 6 25 52 2.43 1.35

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Though he doesn't have scorching heat, he's very effective at changing speeds and knowing where to place his pitches. Effective on consecutive days.
Flaws
  • Can get hit hard when his command isn't 100 per cent. Injuries are always a concern with him. Isn't effective beyond one inning.
Career Potential
  • A solid closer or strong setup man.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 20, 2009 Filed for free agency.
January 10, 2009 Signed as a free agent by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
December 12, 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers declined to tender a contract.
October 9, 2008 Right elbow injury, day-to-day.
September 13, 2008 Missed 52 games (right elbow injury).
September 3, 2008 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (right elbow injury).
July 18, 2008 Right elbow injury, 15-day DL.
July 17, 2008 Right elbow injury, day-to-day.
February 13, 2008 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a on-year contract.
July 26, 2007 Missed 4 games (right shoulder injury).
July 23, 2007 Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
June 8, 2007 Missed 4 games (left hamstring injury).
June 3, 2007 Left hamstring injury, day-to-day.
June 1, 2007 Missed 2 games (shoulder injury).
May 30, 2007 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
December 5, 2006 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract.
April 7, 2006 Contract purchased from Las Vegas (AAA).
March 23, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
February 7, 2006 Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a minor league contract.

Trades

January 10, 2009 Signed as a free agent by the Boston Red Sox.
February 7, 2006 Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a minor league contract.

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