Former Mets pitcher Ishii returns to Japan

[GaryMrMets]

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Former Mets pitcher Ishii returns to Japan

Jan 20, 2006

TOKYO (AP) - Former New York Mets pitcher Kazuhisa Ishii is returning to Japan after four seasons in the major leagues.

Ishii, who was released by the Mets in December, agreed to a two-year contract on Friday with the Central League's Yakult Swallows, team officials said.

Ishii, 32, played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2002-2004, compiling a 36-25 record. He was 3-9 in 19 games for the Mets last season.

Before leaving for the majors, Ishii played for the Swallows and had a 78-46 record with a 3.38 ERA and 1,277 strikeouts in 244 games over 10 seasons in Japan.

[Timberwolf]

That's too bad. I still think he is a good pitcher.

I thought he did a good job to start off the season, but then he just unraveled after the beating he got against the Rockies at Coors Field.

[Baseball Guru]

That's too bad. I still think he is a good pitcher.

I thought he did a good job to start off the season, but then he just unraveled after the beating he got against the Rockies at Coors Field.

Stop the presses, but I actually agree... I thought he was a decent pitcher.. Alot better IMO than a lot of pitchers in the league...

[Timberwolf]

I always got the impression that you and I always agree for the most part, James.

Ishii did the best he could. Remember he stepped up for awhile when Traschel got hurt. Ishii needs to learn how to throw strikes consistently and he needs to know how to bear down in jams. He definitely has the tools to be successful. He just needs to trust his stuff like Kyle Lohse.

I know Willie genuinely liked him and he trusted him a lot. He started Ishii a lot because he trusted him.

[Baseball Guru]

I always got the impression that you and I always agree for the most part, James.
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Except for NY teams;)

hehe:D