Mets sign right-hander Iriki to 1-year deal

Mets sign right-hander Iriki to 1-year deal

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese free agent pitcher Yusaku Iriki speaks with reporters in New York on Jan. 18 after signing a one-year contract with the New York Mets worth $750,000 that includes potential incentives for $500,000. ''There are many people I would like to throw against, but if any one player, maybe (New York Yankees outfielder Hideki) Matsui, since we used to be on the Giants together,'' said Iriki expressing his enthusiasm to play in the majors. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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