Oct 27, 2009
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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....
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