Takashi Saito
2009 STATS FANTASY 2009
ERA W-L HLD SO WHIP OWN(WK+/-) AVG DRAFT
2.43 3-3 3 52 1.35 4.5(0.0) 260.0
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Introducing the Jerome Holtzman Award

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Relief pitchers, even the great ones, are rarely given serious consideration for Cy Young or MVP. The time has come to establish a new major award.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2010

Mailbag: Can Hamilton, Joba bounce back?

Eric Karabell

...the most likely "next-in-line" pitchers who could end up with double-digit saves are Takashi Saito, Matt Lindstrom, Fernando Rodney and Scott Downs. I could see Billy Wagner (now with the Braves...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 19, 2010

Roundup: Players avoid arbitration

ESPN.com news services

The Twins avoided arbitration with all eight of their eligible players, including Carl Pavano and J.J. Hardy.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2010

Bard should bolster bullpen

Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.com

Bard is set up to stabilize the back end of the Red Sox bullpen.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2010

Glaus, Braves finalize 1-year deal

Associated Press

Troy Glaus and the Atlanta Braves have finalized a $1.75 million, one-year contract, a deal that allows him to earn an additional $2.25 million in performance and roster bonuses.

Story | Conversation | January 5, 2010

The best in blue

Tony Jackson, ESPN Los Angeles

Tony Jackson ranks his top 10 Dodgers of the decade.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2009

Jeff Gross/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 10: Takashi Saito #44 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Florida Marlins during the game at Dodger...

Photo | December 28, 2009

Rays ink Soriano after trade with Braves

Associated Press

The Tampa Bay Rays have completed a trade with the Atlanta Braves, acquiring right-handed pitcher Rafael Soriano and signing the reliever to a $7.25 million, one-year contract.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Slow time could soon get action-packed

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The offseason has gotten off to a slow start, but it's evident that money is available based on the contracts that free agents have already signed.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Sources: Braves trade Soriano to Rays

ESPN.com news services

The Braves have traded relief pitcher Rafael Soriano to the Rays for right-hander Jesse Chavez, major league sources tell ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Braves drop Church to add Soriano

Associated Press

The Braves surplus of closers forced the team to part ways with outfielder Ryan Church on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | December 8, 2009

Pavano, 2 others accept arbitration

Associated Press

Minnesota starter Carl Pavano, Atlanta reliever Rafael Soriano and Colorado setup man Rafael Betancourt accepted salary arbitration offers.

Story | Conversation | December 7, 2009

Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Rafael Soriano's agent said Saturday that the pitcher is giving serious consideration to accepting arbitration and returning to Atlanta for a one-year deal.

Story | Conversation | December 5, 2009

Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.

Story | Conversation | December 4, 2009

AP Photo/Getty Images

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Takashi Saito of Japan, pitches during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday...

Photo | December 4, 2009