Brian Falkenborg Likely To Stay In Japan

There is, of course, a copycat element to the major leagues. So now that Colby Lewis has transitioned from MLB washout to Hiroshima Carp standout to postseason star with the Rangers there will be a search for the next American pitcher who upgraded his game in Japan.

There were thoughts that it was going to be reliever Brian Falkenborg , who over parts of five major league seasons with five different teams pitched to a 5.59 ERA in 69 games. But in the last two seasons with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks had gone 9-2 with a 1.35 ERA, producing a tremendous ratio of 145 strikeouts against 17 walks in 113 2/3 innings.

But word is, despite some interest back here, that the 32-year-old righty is going to sign a multi-year deal to stay with Fukuoka.

NY Post