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He is born
Masahiro Tanaka is born in Itami, a city in Hyogo,Japan -
He began playing baseball
He began playing baseball in the first grade as a catcher -
He moved on to Komazawa University Tomakomai High School in Hokkaido
He moved on to Komazawa University Tomakomai High School in Hokkaido -
he led his team all the way to a championship in the 87th National High School Baseball tournament held at Koshien Stadium in the summer of his second year
He led his team all the way to a championship in the 87th National High School Baseball tournament held at Koshien Stadium in the summer of his second year -
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles selected Tanaka as first-round picks
On September 25, in the 2006 NPB high school draft, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, Orix Buffaloes, Yokohama BayStars and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles all selected Tanaka with their first-round picks -
He made his professional debut
against the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks as the starting pitcher, but gave up six runs on six hits and a walk in 12⁄3 innings -
Tanaka went on to win his second Sawamura Award
Tanaka went on to win his second Sawamura Award as the Golden Eagles competed for their first Japan Series title -
Tanaka moved America to play major league baseball
Tanaka signed a seven-year contract worth $155 million with the Yankees. -
Yankees ace Masahiro Tanaka is now Mr. Big
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Summary
Now the star of NY is Masahiro Tanaka. He has worked in two countries over the past two seasons and hasn't lost a regular-season game in either one of them. And the best part of him, he has been able to do it without really saying anything.
He still has to pitch out the season.
Reflection
I want him to work for his money now and forever and become more and more big! -
Masahiro Tanaka: The New York Yankees' Definitive Ace
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Masahiro Tanaka signed a seven-year, $155 million contract,the New York Yankees. While it is a middle of the duration of the contract, he plays an active part just as expected. Each time the Yankees needs a win, he gain a victory. Tanaka himself is not recognized but there is no doubt that fe is the ace of the NY Yankees.
Reflection
I think that his activeness is amazing. He is impressive for the MLB funs. Jaoanese people is glad to play an active of his. I want him to work hard as ace. -
Masahiro Tanaka Fighting Rookie Wall After Phenomenal June Run
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Masahiro Tanaka spent a great performance the first three months but he has hit a wall of the major league in July.
NY news writer said that he has simply hit the proverbial rookie wall as the midway point of the summer arrives. As writer wrote, it's ultimately irrelevant, because the team is counting on him to rebound soon.
Reflection
NY fans are very strict with Tanaka. They should take a long view of his activity. -
Masahiro Tanaka out at least 6 weeks
linkHe leaves the team for six weeks at least. He injured a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow. But he has not operated the bullet of season-ending Tommy surgery. And a Tommy John surgery has a failed attempt.
The Yankees shocked to lose the ace, also expressed personal distress at the loss of a player in which the team had invested nearly as much in hope as in money.
Reflection
It is so bad news for us. He will aim at Cy Young Award so it is a great pity for him.
