Nomo Sighting

[love_that_reefer]

Royals signed RHP Hideo Nomo to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

"He’s a pitcher who’s had a lot of success," Moore said. "He’s somebody we’re going to give an opportunity to compete for a job in spring training." After a month off, the 39-year-old Nomo gave up three earned runs and six hits over six innings in his last two appearances of the Venezuelan Winter League. Overall, he has a 6.59 ERA and a 7/7 K/BB ratio in 13 2/3 innings as he tries to work his way back from elbow surgery. He'll be a big long shot to make the team.

Why not? This new manager Hillman is familiar with Japanese players and it never hurts to have too much pitching. Nomo's last good season was in '03 where he went 16-13 with a 3.09 ERA. At least he is a name.

[catman]

I agree. If Nomo has anything left, he could help the Royals. If not, they'll find out soon enough and this gamble won't have cost them much.

[browntown653]

Not worth it. He's done. Stick a fork in this man.

[brewersfan19]

Is a Nomo sighting like a UFO, Big Foot, Lochness Monster sightings? hahaha...

[catman]

Not worth it. He's done. Stick a fork in this man.

If he doesn't have anything left, it'll show up in spring training and the gamble will not have cost much, especially if he goes to Omaha to teach the kids what being a major leaguer is all about.

[Killah Sith]

I don't expect much out of this move but you never know.