"I've already made money to spend my life", but it's not because of the money. 900 million yen in 2022 → 260 million yen this year
"I've already made money to spend my life", but it's not because of the money. 900 million yen in 2022 → 260 million yen this year
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Was it because of money, or was it just about pride? Masahiro Tanaka, a "unbeatable pitcher" who has 78 wins in the Major League and 119 wins in the Japanese professional baseball league, has parted ways with the Rakuten Golden Eagles. Tanaka requested the release of Rakuten, saying he would leave the team and find a new team. He could have remained as a "one-team franchise" that only played in Rakuten except for his career in the Major League, but decided to leave the club in order to extend his active career.안전놀이터
"I decided not to sign a contract with Rakuten next year, but to find a new team," Tanaka said on his YouTube channel on Monday. "I was very happy to return to Sendai (based in Rakuten) in the Major League and play with him. He trusted and supported me even when I had a long hard time, and sometimes he criticized me. I am very grateful," he said, expressing his gratitude to his teammates and fans.
His destination has yet to be decided. "No one knows where he will play in the next season. Still, I am in good condition right now. I will report it to you when I come to a conclusion," Tanaka said. Some teams, including Yakult Swallows, are reportedly interested in recruiting Tanaka.
In 2013, just before he entered the Major League, Tanaka set a new record of 24 wins and no losses in 28 games, and in the same year, he had a complete defeat of 160 pitches in Game 6 and then played the final innings in Game 7. After seven years as a member of the New York Yankees, he made a splendid comeback as a Rakuten player. The best player in the club's history has left the team in the form of a "release request." Former Rakuten manager Dave Okubo criticized the Rakuten team for turning a blind eye to Tanaka, saying on his YouTube channel, "The victory in 2013 was due to the powdering of Tanaka and (former catcher) Motohiro Shima."
Shueisha Online reported a Rakuten official's comment that the seeds of conflict had been growing throughout the season. The official said, "My condition did not improve from the beginning. It was the most difficult season for Tanaka since his debut in the pro league. He can no longer afford to pitch in his prime. Still, Tanaka represents Rakuten and has contributed to his team's first win. "I thought that if I complete 200 wins with three more, I will be a future coach candidate."
Last year, the image was damaged by the "bullying controversy" within the club. It was when Tomohiro Anraku was accused of assaulting junior players. It was pointed out that Tanaka's consideration of Anraku as a junior created this atmosphere. Some say that trust with the club began to be broken from then on.
Another proposal for a pay cut sparked an explosion. It may not be a direct cause, but it could have triggered a decision. Rakuten proposed to Tanaka a cut that would exceed the annual salary reduction limit (up to 40 percent for players with an annual salary of 100 million yen or more) during next year's salary negotiations. When he returned to the company in 2021, he signed a two-year contract for 900 million yen, but his salary fell sharply to 475 million yen in 2023 and 260 million yen this year.
"Tanaka received $260 million plus incentives this year. Tanaka has been paid more than 2 billion yen (a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees) for several years, and reportedly received an annual salary of 900 million yen when he returned to Rakuten in 2021. He claimed that he had already earned money that could last a lifetime, but now it is difficult to say that he has claimed to release it for money."