Rakuten Eagles pitcher Tanaka receives 105 million yen pay raise

Rakuten Eagles pitcher Tanaka receives 105 million yen pay raise

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles right-hander Masahiro Tanaka looks pleased during a press conference in Sendai on Dec. 25, 2009, after re-signing with the Pacific League baseball club for an annual salary of 180 million yen plus performance bonuses. Tanaka received a whopping 105 million yen pay raise following a career-best 15-6 season with one save and a 2.33 ERA in 25 games.

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