Tadahito Iguchi Traded To Phils
Second baseman Tadahito Iguchi was acquired by the Phillies from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league righthander Michael Dubee, Senior Vice President & General Manager Pat Gillick announced today.
Iguchi, 32, was hitting .251 with 17 doubles, four triples, six home runs and 31 RBI in 90 games for the White Sox this season. In 16 games against National League teams this season, he hit .311 (19-61). A native of Tokyo, Japan, Iguchi batted .281 last season with 18 home runs and 67 RBI in 138 games and appeared in 12 playoff games for Chicago in 2005.
Do not attempt to fill the shoes of Chase Utley. Looks like Gillick found an upgrade over Nuni though.
can he pitch?
Posted by: Charlie | Friday, July 27, 2007 at 05:22 PM
what is a tamagotchi
Posted by: T | Friday, July 27, 2007 at 05:35 PM
He'll be a good hitter at CB Park, but defensively Nunez is much better.
I'd like to see Helms get a defensive replacement with a lead and now ditto Iguchi. Bringing in Sandoval (after calling him up) would save more runs than a 12th pitcher.
Overall a good pickup tho, because his offense will keep the Phils' rallies going and include some pop.
Posted by: Ian | Friday, July 27, 2007 at 07:20 PM