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Great.....now come and break into the real major leagues.

"I'm honored that someone wants to become me."

After watching some of Wakefield's outings where his knuckler didn't flutter and he was battered, I'm surprised that Wakefield wanted to become himself.

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Originally posted 06:14 AM ET  11.19 by Razzberries4U

"I'm honored that someone wants to become me."After watching some of Wakefield's outings where his knuckler didn't flutter and he was battered, I'm surprised that Wakefield wanted to become himself.

I'm sure Tim's had some outings he would like to forget, but after 16 years in the big show and career earnings in excess of 46 million dollars he's done just fine being Tim Wakefield.....

I think it would be great for baseball if she was able to succeed. Women have been incredible martial artists, acrobats, dancers, skaters, and gymnasts... it's good to see a woman break the gender gap in baseball. Personally, I think she'd turn the culture in Japan on its ear (it's VERY male-dominated) in a most wonderful way. Good luck Eri!

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Originally posted 06:57 AM ET  11.19 by mindbodyspirit

I think it would be great for baseball if she was able to succeed. Women have been incredible martial artists, acrobats, dancers, skaters, and gymnasts... it's good to see a woman break the gender gap in baseball. Personally, I think she'd turn the culture in Japan on its ear (it's VERY male-dominated) in a most wonderful way. Good luck Eri!

They tried this in hockey with a woman goalie. She was a legit minor league back up but nothing more and no one has tried since.
This'll kill most male Japanese guys so I hope it works.
MBS is right about the male dominated pasrt.
For example, the movie "Honey I shrunk the Kids" had to be called "Microkids" in Japan because as a culture they do not have terms of endearments for their wives. For them it would be like calling a toaster "Honey".

"Male Japanese guys"?
Off to get more coffee.

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Originally posted 07:11 AM ET  11.19 by Justin Cyder

For them it would be like calling a toaster "Honey".

Or, perhaps more accurately, a dishwasher.

but really want to know how she got out the kitchen and the bedroom

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 06:00 AM ET  11.19 by Bond 007

Great.....now come and break into the real major leagues.

When she does, she can iron all the players uniforms.

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Originally posted 07:26 AM ET  11.19 by TommyTheCat

Or, perhaps more accurately, a dishwasher.

Nice call Tommy.
Lookin good as always.

Mornin Cat

How do you say "publicity stunt" in Japanese?

I so want to stumble into the dumb sexist comments but I just cant...

Oh what the heck I hope she likes to Balk

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Originally posted 08:26 AM ET  11.19 by Vikingfan

How do you say "publicity stunt" in Japanese?

"ninkitori" (o_0)

great....now we have hookers playing ball. If those japanese videos are anything close to reality, this chick has quite a bit to worry about in the clubhouse.... domomarigato!

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 07:26 AM ET  11.19 by TommyTheCat

Or, perhaps more accurately, a dishwasher.

or a fluffer?

I've seen her in a movie once. looked like she was wearing a mayonnaise mask though.

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Originally posted 08:26 AM ET  11.19 by Vikingfan

How do you say "publicity stunt" in Japanese?

Gohichi pai-mo.

My God, what a load of sexist comments.