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Masahiro Tanaka and the Posting System
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January 20, 2014
Tanaka deciding between Yankees and Cubs
The latest rumors surrounding Masahiro Tanaka is that he's currently deciding between the Yankees and the Cubs
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January 19, 2014
Tanaka decision could come Tuesday or Wednesday
Tanaka could make his decision early this week so that teams can conduct more medical tests before Friday's deadline.
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January 18, 2014
Yankees among five teams to make offer to Tanaka
As the deadline for Masahiro Tanka's bidding nears the Yankees are reportedly one of five teams to have placed a formal bid for the Japanese right-hander.
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January 15, 2014
Yankees & Dodgers seen as favorites for Tanaka
Buster Olney of ESPN reports that baseball executives believe the Masahiro Tanaka sweepstakes will ultimately come down to a battle between the Yankees and Dodgers.
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January 10, 2014
New York one of Tanaka's three preferred cities
John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that New York, Los Angeles, and Boston are Masahiro Tanaka's early favorite landing spots.
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January 10, 2014
Tanaka release fee will be broken into four parts
The release fee for Masahiro Tanaka will be broken down into four separate payments
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January 9, 2014
Could Tanaka possibly live up to his contract?
Looking back at 2013, how do we separate the #1 starters from the #2s? Could Tanaka perform at either level in 2014?
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January 9, 2014
Tanaka comes to America to meet with teams
Masahiro Tanaka has touched down in America in order to begin meeting with teams in the next few days
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January 8, 2014
Tanaka's release fee will be split up over 2 years
The $20 million release fee for Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka will be able to be paid over the course of two seasons, possibly allowing more teams to compete in negotiations.
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January 2, 2014
BA: Yankees trail Mariners as Tanaka favorites
Baseball America lists the Yankees just behind the Mariners as favorites for Masahiro Tanaka, as negotiations with the Japanese right-hander are expected to heat up next week.
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January 1, 2014
How badly do the Yankees need Tanaka in 2014?
Despite a forgettable 2013, the Yankees rotation held up surprisingly well. With a few holdovers and departures, the Yankees rotation will look different in 2014. How much of a difference will Tanaka make compared to what the Yankees have on hand?
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December 30, 2013
Tanaka could be the youngest player on the team
If the Yankees sign Masahiro Tanaka, he could be the youngest player on the team
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December 30, 2013
What can be learned from Kei Igawa?
Will history repeat itself if Masahiro Tanaka signs with the Yankees?
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December 30, 2013
MLB wants promise of no outside deals from Rakuten
MLB wants to ensure that the Rakuten Golden Eagles don't make any side deals that could involve money changing hands between the team and Masahiro Tanaka, who will pitch in the United States in 2014.
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December 28, 2013
MLB will stop Tanaka from donating to Rakuten
MLB plans to investigate any dealings that could infringe upon the new posting system, that includes the idea that Masahiro Tanaka wants to donate money to his old team
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December 27, 2013
Yankees meet with Tanaka's agent
Now that Masahiro Tanaka has posted it looks like he is looking for at least $17 million per year
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December 25, 2013
A very merry Tanakmas to you all!
Here is a song about Tanakmas to celebrate Masahiro Tanaka being allowed to come to America
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December 24, 2013
Rakuten will allow Masahiro Tanaka to come to MLB
After a long back and forth of indecision, the Rakuten Golden Eagles have agreed to allow Masahiro Tanaka to be posted and pitch in MLB next season.
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December 22, 2013
Masahiro Tanaka narrows search for an agent
Masahiro Tanaka narrows his search for an agent as the Rakuten Golden Eagles deliberate whether or not to post him
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December 19, 2013
Tanaka won't be posted, per New York Times
The reports on whether or not Tanaka will be posted have bounced back and forth throughout the whole process, but have we finally reached a conclusion?
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December 17, 2013
How far do the Yankees go for Tanaka?
Reports are that the Yankees are extremely interested in the Japanese ace. How does that interest translate into cold hard cash?
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December 16, 2013
Tanaka allowed to post/new posting system official
The new posting system has been officially put into place and the Golden Eagles will allow Masahiro Tanaka to post if he wants to
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December 16, 2013
Rakuten trying to persuade Tanaka to stay
If Tanaka doesn't get posted, the Yankees are in a heap of trouble for starting pitching.
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December 8, 2013
Eagles will honor Tanaka's wishes to be posted
The Golden Eagles will post Masahiro Tanaka if he wants to go to America
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December 7, 2013
Is Tanaka still the Yankees' top pitching target?
A posting fee cap and an open negotiation process could make Japan's best pitcher a less obvious fit for the Yankees.