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So Taguchi

Sined with St. Louis Cardinals. Try for Starting spot for Leftfield.
came in to camp February 2002
STL5-2NYM Started against Mets as right foielder. Though 0-for-3, he showed his skill in fielding.
Pinch hit in 5th inning in exhibition game against Mets. Fielded right field. Ground out to third and Hit By Pitch.
MON4, STL2 Fielded center from 6th inning. Only at bat on 8th inning was strikeout.
MON12 STL1, Started the game on right field but didn't hit safely at both two at-bats. Showed some defensive strength.
STL13, BAL4 As a pinch-runner, scored a run. Went 0-for-2, but in a practice game before, he hit 2-for-3.
STL 2 MIN 6 Went 2-for-3. First hit in oficial game for Taguchi. First RBI as well.
STL 0 MON 0 Started game in Left field hitting second in batting order. Went 2-for-5
BAL1 STL2, 0-for-3
Optioned to minor league, Menphis(3A).
called up from Triple-A Memphis by the Cardinals for injured Edmonds
sent back to Triple-A Memphis
Taguchi wants to hit(Nikkan) January 16, 2003
Taguchi arrives for second year. February 10, 2003
Taguchi in camp. Hopes to have better second year. February 19, 2003
Taguchi goes 2-for-2 March 1, 2003
Will Taguchi make it on the roster? March 11, 2003
Taguchi hits sefly six games straight. May be in opening roster. March 20, 2003
1-for-3 and appeals on defence March 26, 2003
Taguchi will make team on opening day March 29, 2003
Taguchi will start season in AAA March 31, 2003
Taguchi goes back to the majors. August 17, 2003
Taguchi, Bases-loaded pinch hit. Single with two RBI. Second major league hit of the season. August 20, 2003
Taguchi coverage on major.jp September 1, 2003
Taguchi contributing September 1, 2003
Taguchi optimistic for next year October 14, 2003
With Robinson gone, Will Taguchi start the season in Majors? March 30, 2004
Taguchi raps out four hits as Cards rout Mets May 26, 2004
Defensive chaneg then RBI single, Taguchi August 29, 2004
Starts the game as a leadoff, one hit. Taguchi August 30, 2004
Starting center fielder, lead off hitter, Taguchi hits 2-run homer. September 8, 2004
Taguchi likely to return with Cards next season, according to St. Luis GM. December 15, 2004
Cards sign Lincoln, set Taguchi free: Club holds interest in re-signing outfielder December 21, 2004
Taguchi's status up in the air? Cardinals appears not offering extension. December 21, 2004
St. Louis Cardinals kept outfielder So Taguchi with a $550,000, one-year deal. December 23, 2004
Taguchi starts at rightfield, goes 3-for-5 with 3 RBI April 19, 2005
Taguchi starts the game as a left fielder, onehit with a SB April 27, 2005
Taguchi goes 1-for-4 as he started the game in 7th spot, right field May 9, 2005
Taguchi goes 2-for-2 May 11, 2005
Taguchi quietly helping the team May 23, 2005
Taguchi to see more action June 26, 2005
Taguchi is quetly on hot streak. Was nominated for player of the week two weeks in the row. August 16, 2005
Taguchi goes 4 hits wiuth 3 RBIs. August 16, 2005
Taguchi as a second baseman? La Russa may use him at injured spot. August 23, 2005
La Russa mentioned Taguchi as a possibility at second base August 23, 2005
Started the game as a clean up hitter. August 24, 2005
Taguchi drives in a run 4 games in a row August 28, 2005
So Taguchi is giving Reggie Sanders and Larry Walker a run for their money. September 1, 2005
Taguchi helps cardinals past Mets. Magic 10. September 9, 2005
Asahi.com year round up: Taguchi October 10, 2005
Cardinals GM wants Taguchi back for 06 October 21, 2005
Nikkan: Reggie Sanders signs with Royals. Opens up for taguchio to be a starter? December 26, 2005
Asahi: Taguchi starts his workout in Kobe. not worried about the negotiation with the team. January 5, 2006
Nikkan: Taguchi and Ichiro, former teammate meets first time in a year at their old clubhouse for training. January 19, 2006
nikkei: Taguchi heads to US. Aims to become starting lleftfielder fo 2006 Cardinals. February 12, 2006
nikkan: Taguchi makes case for starting job. 1-for-2 with two walks, a RBI and SB against Yankees. March 14, 2006
Sponichi: Taguhi first time to start on the opening day. Has a hit. April 4, 2006
nikkan: 2006s first Japanese vs Japanese matchup, Taguchi vs Ohka . Cardinals wins. April 12, 2006
sponichi: Taguchi two hits, helps Cardinals beat Natiuonals at home. April 28, 2006
sanspo: Taguchi goes 2-for-3 help Cards beat Astros. May 30, 2006
zakzak: White Sox beats Cardinals. Iguchi and Taguchi both start hitting second in the lineup. June 21, 2006
sponichi: Taguchi goes 3-for-5, but team loses 7 straight. June 26, 2006
sanspo: Taguchi brings in good luck hit, Cardinals wins to snap the losing streak. June 29, 2006
zakzak: Taguchi, with still room to improve, starts the second half. July 14, 2006
STLtoday: So Taguchi: Made in the USA September 13, 2006
major.jp: taguchi 4-for-4 this post season, including 2 HRs and 4 RBI October 19, 2006
sanspo: Cardinals GM wants So Taguchi back for next season. Taguchi is eligible for arbitration, but likely to sign before it. taguchi wants to stay with the Cards. October 24, 2006
sportsnavi: LaRussa counts on So Taguchi to play for the team. October 26, 2006
sanspo: Taguchi's bunt causes an error, leads to tie the game. WS game 4. October 27, 2006
zakzak: World Champ Taguchi in the parade October 31, 2006
stl. post-dispatch: Cardinals parade slideshow October 31, 2006
major.jp: Taguchi happy as can be at the parade November 1, 2006
asahi: Taguchi signs with Cards $925,000. Otsuka $3mil January 16, 2007
AP: Cardinals, Taguchi agree on $1,025,000, 1-year contract January 17, 2007
nikkan: Taguchi left Japan to go to US, wants to win WS again February 15, 2007
sankei: Taguchi starts for World Champion Cardinals' opener April 3, 2007
nikkan: Taguchi pinch hits SAYONARA walk off hit June 7, 2007
zakzak: Taguchi shines in injured outfield for Cardinals, hitting .379 last month June 20, 2007
StLouis Post Dispatch: Cards turn down $1.1 million 2008 option on Taguchi November 6, 2007
mlb.com: Cardinals release veteran Taguchi to clear space on the 40-man roster December 5, 2007
tochu: Taguchi tells of his decision to move on. Still plan to play somewhere in US. December 12, 2007
major.jp: Phillies get Tagchi, who can play all three position in the outfield December 23, 2007
houchi: Taguchi signs with Phillies, reportedly 1 year 0.9 mil contract. December 23, 2007
mlb.com: Phils sign Taguchi to one-year deal, Outfielder gets $1 million contract, with option for 2009 December 23, 2007
mainichi: So Taguchi came back to St. Louis as a member of Phillies, got huge ovation. June 13, 2008
StLouisPD: Taguchi has a shot at another Series October 15, 2008
phillyburbs: World Champion Phillies decline options on OF So Taguchi November 2, 2008
Chicago Tribune: Report: Cubs sign So Taguchi to minor-league deal January 15, 2009
Dailye Sports: Taguchi signs minor league deal with Chicago Cubs January 18, 2009
hobonichi: So Taguchi off-season interview with Itoi February 1, 2009
sanspo: Cubs Taguchi hits three-run triple in the spring training game. March 9, 2009
mlb.com: Cubs add Taguchi for outfield depth: Veteran ready to fill any role manager Piniella needs September 17, 2009
Daily: Taguchi undecided if he'll remain in U.S. next year or coming back to Japan. Orix manager Okada would welcome Taguchi. November 12, 2009
Nikkan: Orix Buffaloes manager Okada confident in signing So Taguchi if he decides to stay in Japan November 12, 2009
sponichi: Orix Buffaloes manager Okada says he will negotiate with So Taguchi directly to bring him in the team for 2010 November 21, 2009
NIkkan: So Taguchi won't limit himself to join teams in US. May decide as early as Dec. 10. November 21, 2009
sanspo: So Taguchi's agent Alan Nero will talk to few teams in winter meeting. Going back to Japan also an option. December 6, 2009
Nikkan: Free agent outfielder So Taguchi's agent says few American teams are interested in his service. December 7, 2009
Asahi: So Taguchi still looks for suitor in majors, but also contacted his old team Orix for possible return to Japan December 14, 2009
St. Louis PD: Taguchi So selected as Cardinals All-Decade Team: Best of the Rest Bench player by St. Louis Post-Dispatch December 26, 2009
Mainichi: Orix Buffaloes introduces new outfielder So Taguchi January 23, 2010
mlb.com: Taguchi returning to Japan Outifielder played for two World Series championship teams January 23, 2010
Sankei: So Taguchi , who played for the St Louis Cardinals, will officially announce retirement. He was playing for Orix Blue Wave but was released. September 7, 2012

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