WTF? Interest in Igawa

Although this does not come from the Atlanta Braves organization it is interesting nonetheless, somebody is interested in the ultimate bust – Kei Igawa.

From Talking Chop,

“Look, I’m not saying he would be the next coming, but at only $4 million per year and a track record in Japan of being a 200+ inning power pitcher, the potential upside is tremendous. The Braves are in a position to spend that kind of money on an uncertain quantity because of their willingness to give similar money to Tazawa and their desperate need for starting pitching. If he doesn’t perform, it’s possible that the Yankees would not want him back. In that case, yes, we would be stuck with the contract, but he’d also be signed for two more years, allowing for more opportunities to improve and succeed.”

Igawa has been a total bust for the Yankees and if there was a team stupid enough to take him off their hands that certainly would be great news. It would also take $12 million more off their books. The Yankees could use that money toward a pitcher with a better potential who might be as equal a long shot. Like Brad Penny or Mark Prior.