Full Coverage

Johjima signs with Hanshin Tigers for $21 million

Oct 27, 2009
 
Story Timeline:  32 days

Johjima talked with his former team the Softbank Hawks of the Pacific League He has opted instead to sign a four-year deal worth $21 million with the Tigers He opted out of the final two seasons and $15.8 million of his contract with Seattle FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) -- Former Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima has agreed to join the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Central League. Johjima held talks with his former team the Softbank Hawks of the Pacific League, but has opted instead to sign a four-year deal worth $21 million with the Tigers. "Hanshin was the first team to set up talks with me," Johjima said.... [read full story]                    

powered by
Add Comment
Latest article on this story:

Johjima signs with Hanshin

theolympian.com Oct 28, 2009
First article on this story:

M's Johjima says sayonara to Seattle

theolympian.com Oct 26, 2009
Selected publications with coverage of this story:
RELATED
1 2 next