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CLEARWATER, Fla. No more posting fees. No more free agents jetting into Miami for a tour of the gleaming new Ballpark That Ozzie Guillen Didn't Build But Will Definitely Tweet In. No more surprise quizzes on the proper spelling
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On this day in 1970 Takashi Saito was born in Miyagi, Japan. He had already had a long career in Japan and was just a week shy of his 36th birthday when the Dodgers signed him as a free agent before the 2006 season. Saito has now pitched six years in the
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MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 16: (L-R) Takashi Saito #40 and Jonathan Lucroy #20 of the Milwaukee Brewers talk on the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park on October 16, 2011 in Milwaukee,... View Photo »
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In 2010, the Arizona bullpen was a disaster. What's that? Tell you something that's new? If you insist... Much of the credit for Arizona's bullpen renaissance in 2011 has been given to GM Kevin Towers and three of his key acquisitions - J.J. Putz, David
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A team-by-team look at the National League entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: EAST Philadelphia Phillies Manager: Charlie Manuel (eigh
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Oct 12, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito throws a pitch during game three of the 2011 NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-US PRESSWIRE If there
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MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 16: Takashi Saito #40 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws apitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park on October 16, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. View Photo »
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A few months ago, we looked at the performances of teams which made major strides forward in a season - what happened to them the next year? The results weren't pretty. Of the 15 teams to have improved by 20 games in a season since the Diamondbacks came
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Last season, all eyes were on the new and improved pitching staff. It was easy to understand why, Zack Greinke and Shaun Marcum had been acquired through huge off-season trades. Then there was John Axford, the young Canadian fireballer who would be takin
About Takashi Saito
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Takashi Saito (斎藤 隆, Saitō Takashi?, born February 14, 1970 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan) is an All-Star relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is currently the team's closer, having played that role since 2006. His nicknames include "Sammy", bestowed upon him by outfielder Andre Ethier, and "The Mole", due to the holes he digs in... Full Article
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MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 16: Takashi Saito #40 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws apitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park on October 16, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito faces the St. Louis Cardinals in the 6th inning of Game 6 of the MLB NLCS baseball playoff game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 16, 2011.
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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito throws during the sixth inning of Game 6 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito, of Japan, faces the St. Louis Cardinals in the 7th inning of Game 3 of the MLB National League Championship Series baseball playoffs in St. Louis, Missouri, October 12, 2011.
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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito (40) reacts after hitting St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman (R) with a pitch in the 7th inning of Game 3 of the MLB National League Championship Series baseball playoffs in St. Louis, Missouri, October 12, 2011.
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Millwaukee Brewers' pitchers Takashi Saito (L) and LaTroy Hawkins joke during a practice session before Game 3 of their National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, Missouri on October 11, 2011.
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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito listens to a question in the dugout at Busch Stadium Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, in St. Louis. Baseball's National League championship series between the Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals moves to St. Louis tied at 1-1. Game 3 is scheduled...
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Milwaukee Brewers' relief pitcher Takashi Saito celebrates defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks following Game 5 of their MLB National League Divisional League Series baseball playoff game in Milwaukee October 7, 2011.
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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito, of Japan, pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 7th inning of Game 5 in their MLB National League Divisional League Series baseball playoffs in Milwaukee, October 7, 2011.
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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito, of Japan, celebrates getting his third out against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 7th inning of Game 5 in their MLB National League Divisional League Series baseball playoffs in Milwaukee, October 7, 2011.
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Milwaukee Brewers' Takashi Saito celebrates after Game 5 of baseball's National League division series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 3-2 to advance to the National League championship series.
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Milwaukee Brewers' Takashi Saito throws during the team's workouts, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Phoenix. The Brewers will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 3 of baseball's National League division series on Tuesday.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Takashi Saito of Japan delivers a pitch to the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning in Game 2 of their MLB National League Divisional League Series baseball playoff game in Milwaukee, October 2, 2011.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Takashi Saito of Japan throws out Arizona Diamondbacks Ryan Roberts at first base during the sixth inning in Game 2 of their MLB National League Divisional League Series baseball playoff game in Milwaukee, October 2, 2011.
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MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 02: Takashi Saito #40 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Two of the National League Division Series at Miller Park on October 2, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito throws during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League division series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Brewers' Takashi Saito, of Japan, talks to reporters in the dugout during baseball practice Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Milwaukee. The Brewers are scheduled to face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the National League division series on Saturday.
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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Brewers' Takashi Saito reacts as he is doused after a baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Milwaukee. The Brewers clinched a NL Central title with a 4-1 win over the Marlins.
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 18: Takashi Saito #40 of the Milwaukee Brewers and Carlos Gomez #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate the Brewers' 8-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 18, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 18: Pitcher Takashi Saito #40 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 18, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Milwaukee defeated Cincinnati 8-1 to complete a three game...
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Takashi Saito (40) is congratulated by Mark Kotsay after getting the final out in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Sept. 18,2011. The Brewers won 8-1.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Takashi Saito (40) delivers against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning of their baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Cincinnati. Brewers defeated the Reds 8-1.
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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, in Milwaukee.
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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 04: Pitcher Takshi Saito #40 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws in the ninth inning againt the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 4, 2011 in Houston, Texas.
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MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 16: Takashi Saito #40 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws apitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Six of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park on October 16, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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