[新聞] Saito Is Willing to Be Setup Man
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LA TIMES
Saito Is Willing to Be Setup Man
By Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
September 27, 2006
DENVER — Takashi Saito established himself as one of the best closers in the
major leagues this season, but he would be willing to return to a setup role
next season.
"I have the ability to adjust to whatever role the team and the manager ask,"
Saito said through an interpreter. "I wouldn't say it necessarily has to be
the closer."
That flexibility could allow the Dodgers to sign Eric Gagne to an
incentive-based contract, then restore Saito as closer if Gagne cannot return
to form after two injury-plagued seasons. The Dodgers also are grooming
Jonathan Broxton as a closer.
Even if the Dodgers promise him the closer's role, however, Saito says he is
not sure whether to play in the United States next season or return to Japan
and will not decide until he talks with his wife and two children after this
season. In any case, he has accomplished his goal — to pitch one season in
the majors.
Saito, 36, has tied the Dodgers' rookie record with 21 saves, not bad for a
guy who reported to spring training without a guaranteed contract and started
the season in the minor leagues.
"I didn't think I would have this much success," he said. "The Dodgers have
been good to me. Hopefully, I have been good to them."
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