Shintaro Fujinami Can Be Posted From Japan

[strumdatjag]

I don’t remember this guy being discussed here. Shintaro Fujinami is a 28 year old RHP who hits triple digits but has some control issues.  I don’t think there is likely to be a huge bidding war for this guy.   Kenta Maeda is coming back and maybe could be a mentor for his compatriot.  Looks like a potential bullpen arm.  

[Richard]

Would be all in on this guy.  He might be expensive as he would automatically become the best pitcher on the market now that Eovoldi has signed. Fujinami is a career 3.17era/1.35whip/9.04SO9 guy in the NBP.  He's also pitched for the Japanese national team, and made mlb players, like a young Jose Altuve, look silly in 2014.  I feel like he would be perfect for Minnesota and would probably slide into a setup role.  Low risk, high upside addition. 

[strumdatjag]

Another tidbit - He is a client of Scott Boros.    I’ve seen a report that says he may be signed for as little as $10 million a year over several years and a $2 million posting fee.  This pitcher can throw a fastball and splitter hard and fast.   Not much more.  Moreover, he has some control issues.   This is a lot to spend on a guy who may never make it in MLB.  

[August J Gloop]

Sign him up with an understanding he might be working on his command in St Paul. 2-3 years with a club option.