Former Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima did not pass his physical with the New York Yankees and will not be hurling in the Bronx this year. Because of the discovered injury, the Evil Ones will not have to pay Okajima anything. Prior to his signing with the Pinstriped Posers, Oki flirted with retirement—an option he will likely now pursue in earnest. Okajima was an integral part of the 2007 World Champion Red Sox—going 69 innings with a 2.22 ERA. And except for a blip in the World Series, he was otherwise lights out in the '07 post-season. In five years in Boston, he was 17-8 with a 3.11 ERA and a WHIP of 1.246. Not to mention a wicked cool entry song.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Okajima Flunks Physical, Leaves Empire
Former Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima did not pass his physical with the New York Yankees and will not be hurling in the Bronx this year. Because of the discovered injury, the Evil Ones will not have to pay Okajima anything. Prior to his signing with the Pinstriped Posers, Oki flirted with retirement—an option he will likely now pursue in earnest. Okajima was an integral part of the 2007 World Champion Red Sox—going 69 innings with a 2.22 ERA. And except for a blip in the World Series, he was otherwise lights out in the '07 post-season. In five years in Boston, he was 17-8 with a 3.11 ERA and a WHIP of 1.246. Not to mention a wicked cool entry song.