MASAHIRO TANAKA SAYS HE FEELS GOOD

According to Masahiro Tanaka himself, his elbow feels good.  The Japan Times says:

"Tanaka, who missed two months last season due to an elbow injury, worked out ahead of his second big league season on Thursday.

Using the indoor facility of his former club, the Rakuten Eagles, Tanaka ran sprints, practiced fielding and played catch — in which he mixed in some breaking balls.

'So far so good — including that (the elbow)...Whether I’m the ace or I’m used in different roles within games, I’m always thinking I’m going to win, so I’m not going to change anything I do.'"

We really need this guy to be a big time ace for us this season.  Behind a healthy Tanaka, I believe we can do anything.

In other news... this is Tanaka and his puppy.

 He posted this on New Years Day.

That's all I got... carry on.

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