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Shigetoshi Hasegawa, RP, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsRed Sox | Tazawa expected to start career in minors The Boston Globe's Tony Massarotti, in the "Extra Bases" blog at boston.com, reports Japanese SP Junichi Tazawa is expected to begin his professional career with the Boston Red Sox in the minor leagues. The team feels he needs additional experience even though he would be on the 40-man roster. It isn't clear yet whether he would start or relieve in the long-term, but one evaluator felt Tazawa would at least be as good as former major league P Shigetoshi Hasegawa. MLB | Hasegawa Says He's Done The Associated Press reports RP Shigetoshi Hasegawa (Mariners) said he's retiring at the age of 37. "I had some offers from other teams, but have decided to retire," Hasegawa said. "Unless I'm in perfect shape mentally and physically, I wouldn't be able to be an important part of a team." Brewers | Interest In Hasegawa The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Milwaukee Brewers have shown interest in free-agent P Shigetoshi Hasegawa (Seattle Mariners). Mariners | Hasegawa’s Option Declined The Associated Press reports the Seattle Mariners declined the $3.1 million option on RP Shigetoshi Hasegawa for 2006, giving him a $325,000 buyout. Mariners | Hasegawa Fined The Seattle Mariners announced RP Shigetoshi Hasegawa was fined an undisclosed for intentionally throwing at Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore July 29. Mariners | Hasegawa Cleared To Pitch The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Seattle Mariners RP Shigetoshi Hasegawa (back) was cleared to pitch before the July 8 game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Mariners | Hasegawa Still Inactive The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners RP Shigetoshi Hasegawa (back) was unavailable again Thursday, July 7 due to back problems. Mariners | Hasegawa Diagnoses Own Problems Jim Street, of Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners RP Shigetoshi Hasegawa believes that the movement of his head is the cause for his struggles this season. Hasegawa feels that the way in which his head is positioned shows that he is trying to "throw too hard". He is working with pitching coach Bryan Price to fix the problem. Mariners | Hasegawa to Serve as Temporary Closer The Seattle Post-Intelligencer's John Hickey reports Seattle Mariners RP Shigetoshi Hasegawa will serve as the team's closer while primary CL Eddie Guardado (shoulder) sits out a few days to rest a stiff shoulder. Mariners | Hasegawa Signs The Associated Press is reporting the Seattle Mariners agreed to a $6.3 million, two-year contract with P Shigetoshi Hasegawa on Sunday. Mariners | Team Makes Offer to Hasegawa The Seattle Post-Intelligencer's John Hickey reports the Seattle Mariners have made an offer to re-sign RP Shigetoshi Hasegawa. "We've talked some and we'll be talking some more today or tomorrow," Hasegawa's agent Gregg Clifton said. "They've made a two-year proposal that's a good starting point." Mets | Hard After Hasegawa The Seattle Post-Intelligencer's John Hickey reports the New York Mets have made signing Seattle Mariners RP Shigetoshi Hasegawa a top priority this offseason. Mariners | Hasegawa In Free Fall The Seattle Post-Intelligencer's John Hickey reports Seattle Mariners P Shigetoshi Hasegawa came into the month with a 1-1 record, 14 saves and a 0.87 ERA but has allowed runs in six of his eight appearances, during which time he has a 5.59 earned run average. He's saved just one game, he's won one game and he's lost three times in September. Mariners | Hasegawa Run Out Of Win The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners P Shigetoshi Hasegawa has allowed a run only five times in 53 appearances this season. Mariners | Hasegawa's Scoreless Streak The AP reports Seattle Mariners P Shigetoshi Hasegawa worked a one-hit ninth for his ninth save in nine chances. He has not allowed a run in his last 24 innings, dating to June 1. Mariners | Hasegawa an All Star Jim Street, writing for Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners P Shigetoshi Hasegawa was selected as a member of American League pitching staff for the All Star game to be played in U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, July 15th. Hasegawa (1-0) has 3 saves in 3 chances with a 0.81 ERA this season. Mariners | Rhodes Takes Paternity Leave The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Seattle Mariners will be without left-hander Arthur Rhodes in the bullpen, at least for a couple of days. Rhodes was expected to leave the team after last night's game to be with his wife, Leah, as she gives birth by Caesarean section to their first son. The couple has two daughters. Shigetoshi Hasegawa, who is effective against left-handers, will be manager Bob Melvin's best option in situations that normally would call for Rhodes. | ||||||||||