Hatteberg + Yabu update.

by ConditionOakland on Dec 30, 2005 4:04 AM PST

Hey everyone--

It would be wierd playing against Hatty.

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"The Mariners have been talking with agent Joe Urbon about a couple of his free agent clients, first baseman Scott Hatteberg [...] The most intensive talks between the Mariners and Urbon have been about Hatteberg, 36, a Yakima native and former Washington State star who came up through the Red Sox organization and then spent the past four seasons with Oakland as a first baseman and DH. [...] Hatteberg's role with the Mariners would be as a backup to first baseman Richie Sexson, and that's why talks haven't progressed further. "

Seattle Post

It's going to be wierd w/o him out there, but, I guess it is time to move on. Good luck, Hatty.
It would be cool to have him with a front office position-- I guess he's still got some gas in the tank.

Anyways, for those who are interested, Yabu update.

Yabu, recently appearing on a popular baseball sports show in Japan, has stated that he does not wish to return to Japan and play in the NPB.

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Yabu recently visited an elementary school in Miya, which is near his hometown of Osaka, and donated money to the school's athletics program, and purchased full A's uniforms for the entire youth baseball team.

Yabu Keiichi was also reported in the Sponichi Annex that he desires to continue pitching in the U.S. (There is, in fact, a spot left open on the Mariner's roster, considering the departure of RP Hasegawa. The Mariner's are also a very Japanese-friendly organization.) I hope he is able to find a team to pitch for-- although he is 37, I don't think he'll come with much of a price tag.
(Past season stats)

2005 A's 4-0, 1 SV, 4.50 ERA, 58 IP, 44 SO

Sponichi Annex (日本語）

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See you at Fan Fest 2006!^^

-CO

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Obligatory Yabu

and kids in A's gear shot

by eamb on Dec 30, 2005 8:30 AM PST reply actions

Obligatory ANtics Response

by louismg on Dec 30, 2005 9:31 AM PST up reply actions

So wrong...yet so hilarious!

"Don't you play the flute, Huddy?"

by capper3 on Dec 30, 2005 10:41 AM PST up reply actions

Is that a picture

of a third generation Japanese American walking among adults in Japan?

Check out some awesome music ...

by devo on Dec 30, 2005 1:13 PM PST up reply actions

isn't that kinda offensive?

i've been to japan, adults there aren't noticeably short.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Dec 30, 2005 1:19 PM PST up reply actions

I don't find it offensive ...

but then I'm not Japanese ...

Check out some awesome music ...

by devo on Dec 30, 2005 1:25 PM PST up reply actions

hmmm

YABU: You're always eating cheese. ...Is cheese good for you? . FISCHER: IT'S BETTER THAN SUSHI!!!

by ConditionOakland on Dec 30, 2005 1:43 PM PST up reply actions

how tall are you?

it all depends

by OAKobsession on Dec 31, 2005 4:25 PM PST up reply actions

i'm quite a bit taller than devo

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Dec 31, 2005 8:56 PM PST up reply actions

Giant Yabu

I didn't realize Keichi made sure to always surround himself with children so he appeared tall for pictures.

by david32 on Dec 30, 2005 8:48 AM PST reply actions

haha

He is 6'0, so he is already pretty tall!

YABU: You're always eating cheese. ...Is cheese good for you? . FISCHER: IT'S BETTER THAN SUSHI!!!

by ConditionOakland on Dec 30, 2005 12:44 PM PST up reply actions

Ha--as if!

There's no way he's more than 5'11". (Your turn.)

by Nico on Dec 30, 2005 5:02 PM PST up reply actions

WHEN IS FANFEST???

"sometimes I can't tell the difference between baseball and magic..." SALB918

by LongTimeFan on Dec 30, 2005 9:30 AM PST reply actions

Jan 28th!

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Dec 30, 2005 9:37 AM PST up reply actions

Thank you..when is super bowl? next day?

"sometimes I can't tell the difference between baseball and magic..." SALB918

by LongTimeFan on Dec 30, 2005 9:38 AM PST up reply actions

Feb 5

I think it is Feb 5.

by Larry E on Dec 30, 2005 10:15 AM PST up reply actions

that's just wrong

I mean, I'm glad I don't have to wait long for Fan Fest... but it seems wrong for it to be so early that it's before the Super Bowl!

"Don't go getting all Alexander Haig on me," Beane told Forst.

by Poppy on Dec 30, 2005 10:30 AM PST up reply actions

why do they all have 'A' caps

like the Philadelphia Athletic once upon a time?

Damn! Street is so imposing, he even causes the earth itself to freeze in fear! - monkeyball

by Jjjsixsix on Dec 30, 2005 9:59 AM PST reply actions

Yabu's a Great Guy and the A's...

need to pull the race card more if they want to build a new stadium in the multi-cultural Bay Area.

As for the Mariners, they are owned by Nintendo, (almost 100% Japanese owned)

by Instant Replay Umpire on Dec 30, 2005 10:20 AM PST reply actions

yeah

I totally agree.
The A's need to sign an Asian player.

YABU: You're always eating cheese. ...Is cheese good for you? . FISCHER: IT'S BETTER THAN SUSHI!!!

by ConditionOakland on Dec 30, 2005 12:43 PM PST up reply actions

Those kids are kawaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiii

Thanks for the update on my two favorite players from this year <sob>.

"I loved 'Walden,' " Hatteberg said, which should endear him to the Concord crowd.

by Englishmajor on Dec 30, 2005 10:41 AM PST reply actions

meh, they are just a bunch if gakis

Knowledge is Power, Ignorance is Bliss. But I have Blissful Power, because I have a lot of knowledge, I just forgot it all

by Zonis on Dec 30, 2005 12:14 PM PST up reply actions

Maybe I'm just brain dead...

Did Durazo sign somewhere yet? I can't remember.

"You don't make a burger to make it look pretty." - Nick Swisher... RIP Richard Pryor

by JLaff on Dec 30, 2005 12:27 PM PST reply actions

<Insert

Krueger Caribbean jokes here>

by eamb on Dec 30, 2005 1:27 PM PST up reply actions

nope, still FA

by bigelephant on Dec 30, 2005 3:23 PM PST up reply actions

A's Free agent list

From the MLB site: http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/hot_stove/y2005/free_agent_tracker.jsp?teamAct=oak

by tina on Dec 31, 2005 9:52 AM PST up reply actions

wow

my first recommended diary.. thanks guys^^

YABU: You're always eating cheese. ...Is cheese good for you? . FISCHER: IT'S BETTER THAN SUSHI!!!

by ConditionOakland on Dec 30, 2005 12:45 PM PST reply actions

That's nice...

I hope things go well for both them, no matter what happens.

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Dec 30, 2005 2:24 PM PST reply actions

yeah

for sure.

YABU: You're always eating cheese. ...Is cheese good for you? . FISCHER: IT'S BETTER THAN SUSHI!!!

by ConditionOakland on Dec 30, 2005 2:49 PM PST up reply actions

remember Andy?

Just a thought.

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I am gonna miss having Yabby on the team. =/

YABU: You're always eating cheese. ...Is cheese good for you? . FISCHER: IT'S BETTER THAN SUSHI!!!

by ConditionOakland on Dec 30, 2005 3:37 PM PST reply actions

haha

the Painter thought was meant to be funny,
I really don't think that guy knew anthing about baseball.

Andy: Way to throw a touchdown, Yab!

YABU: You're always eating cheese. ...Is cheese good for you? . FISCHER: IT'S BETTER THAN SUSHI!!!

by ConditionOakland on Dec 30, 2005 3:38 PM PST up reply actions

Yabu's first translator

Anyone know why he was fired? I had the feeling that he both knew little about baseball, and was 'hogging the spotlight'. All the press focused on the translator instead of Yabu, when it should have simply been "Yabu said blah blah blah, through his translator Mr. John Doe"

Knowledge is Power, Ignorance is Bliss. But I have Blissful Power, because I have a lot of knowledge, I just forgot it all

by Zonis on Dec 30, 2005 3:46 PM PST reply actions

Andy something

and yeah, i remember that....one thought that the Andy guy was the deal and not yabu

the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005.

by ak_A on Dec 30, 2005 4:04 PM PST up reply actions

duh, I should have

scrolled above as that "painted" me a picture.

the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005.

by ak_A on Dec 30, 2005 4:06 PM PST up reply actions

wow

love the cheesy pun!

by Devina on Dec 30, 2005 10:38 PM PST up reply actions

Yabu wanted someone with baseball

experience, yeah.

I miss Andy. :-(

"Baseball fans are junkies, and their heroin is the statistic." -Robert S. Wieder

by Kyli on Dec 31, 2005 1:12 AM PST up reply actions

wait, I didn't finish..

Sexson is prone to injury; just do it Scottie, but don't be too hard on your previous team.

Mom, ...meatloaf!--Will Ferrell!

by davestewart on Dec 31, 2005 10:00 AM PST reply actions

except the sox

hit them good

by OAKobsession on Dec 31, 2005 4:27 PM PST up reply actions

Happy New Year -- From Yabu

Happy new years from Yabu...
(k-yabu.net personal update)

"Happy New Year everyone!
For all of you who blessed me with your support last year, and who visited my website, thank you so much. I hope you all are healthy and happy this coming new year from my heart, and that you continue to support me in this upcoming season."

Happy new year, everyone! 2006! ^^

YABU: You're always eating cheese. ...Is cheese good for you? . FISCHER: IT'S BETTER THAN SUSHI!!!

by ConditionOakland on Jan 1, 2006 3:22 AM PST reply actions