SB Nation Los Angeles - Angels Sign Hisanori Takahashi To Two-Year Contracthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2010-12-02T12:51:32-08:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/16154342010-12-02T12:51:32-08:002010-12-02T12:51:32-08:00Report: Angels Close To Multi-Year Deal With Hisanori Takahashi
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> are on the verge of adding to their bullpen, and are reportedly close to a multi-year contract with left-handed pitcher <span>Hisanori Takahashi</span>, <a target="_blank" href="http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/02/takahashi-and-angels-close-to-a-deal/?src=twt&twt=nytimesbats">according to the New York Times</a>. The Times reported the deal is done pending a physical. The left-hander will be 36 years old on April 2.</p>
<p>Takahashi came to the United States last season after pitching for the Yomiuri <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/">Giants</a> of the Japanese Central League. Takahashi was 10-6 with a 3.61 ERA in 53 games, including 12 starts, with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/">New York Mets</a> last season. He was far more effective as a reliever (6-2 with a 2.04 ERA and over a strikeout per inning) than as a starter (4-4 with a 5.01 ERA in 12 starts). Takahashi also converted all eight save opportunities filling in for closer and ex-Angels pitcher Francisco Rodriguez.</p>
<p>Takahashi was released by the Mets after not coming to a agreement on a new deal by a contractual deadline of November 5. The Times reported last month that <a target="_blank" href="http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/05/mets-and-takahashi-part-ways/">Takahashi was seeking a deal that paid him between $4 and $6 million per year</a>. He made $1 million last season with New York.</p>
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/2010/12/2/2325585/report-angels-close-to-multi-year-deal-with-hisanori-takahashiEric Stephen