OSAKA (Kyodo) The Hanshin Tigers held their first talks with Kenji Johjima in Fukuoka on Friday. In around 90 minutes of talks, the Central League club tabled an offer to the 33-year-old catcher, who has decided to exercise an opt-out clause in his contract with the Seattle Mariners to return to Japan. Hanshin believes that Johjima will be able to lead the team both offensively and defensively.... [read full story]
|
RELATED
|
|
FUKUOKA (Kyodo) Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Chief Operating Officer Takanori Takeuchi said Saturday his club will try to bring back catcher Kenji Johjima, who has decided to leave the Seattle Mariners to play in Japan. "We've...
In around 90 minutes of talks, the Central League club tabled an offer to the 33-year-old catcher, who has decided to exercise an opt-out clause in his contract with the Seattle Mariners to return to ...
Kenji Johjima, Baseball, Major League Baseball, MLB American League, Detroit Tigers, Japan
