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ryan008 · 10-22-2007, 09:07 AM

Al Pitcher of the Month Awarded to Imai

September 1st, 2008.

Tenshin Imai of the Toronto blue jays was on top of his game for the entire month of August, capping it off with American League Pitcher of the month honors. He was outstanding in 6 starts going 5-0 with 47 innings pitched 44 strikeouts and a fine 1.34 era.

Imai has made 26 starts for the Jays this season, posting 10 wins and 10 losses. Opposing clubs are hitting just .260 against him and he has 149 strikeouts in 173.2 innings pitched with a 4.09 era.

Imai's contract is up at the end of the season and he would become an unrestricted free agent. At 38 years old Imai is romoured to be asking for a new 2 year deal worth between $14-16 million dollars. GM Ryan Stewart has been tight lipped about the negotiations but an unnamed source with knowledge of the situation said that it is unlikely that the two sides aren't anywhere close to a deal with the Jays offering somewhere in the neighbourhood of $5-8 million for 2 years. The Emergence of SP Raul Ruiz may also b a contributing factor in GM Ryan Stewart's decision regarding brining Imai back or not.

10-22-2007, 09:07 AM	#76
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,362	Al Pitcher of the Month Awarded to Imai September 1st, 2008. Tenshin Imai of the Toronto blue jays was on top of his game for the entire month of August, capping it off with American League Pitcher of the month honors. He was outstanding in 6 starts going 5-0 with 47 innings pitched 44 strikeouts and a fine 1.34 era. Imai has made 26 starts for the Jays this season, posting 10 wins and 10 losses. Opposing clubs are hitting just .260 against him and he has 149 strikeouts in 173.2 innings pitched with a 4.09 era. Imai's contract is up at the end of the season and he would become an unrestricted free agent. At 38 years old Imai is romoured to be asking for a new 2 year deal worth between $14-16 million dollars. GM Ryan Stewart has been tight lipped about the negotiations but an unnamed source with knowledge of the situation said that it is unlikely that the two sides aren't anywhere close to a deal with the Jays offering somewhere in the neighbourhood of $5-8 million for 2 years. The Emergence of SP Raul Ruiz may also b a contributing factor in GM Ryan Stewart's decision regarding brining Imai back or not. Last edited by ryan008; 10-22-2007 at 09:19 AM.