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Baseball: Cubs' new left-hander Imanaga

Replicas of Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga's No. 18 Chicago Cubs jersey are sold at a sporting goods store in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024, after he signed a four-year contract with the major league baseball club. Compatriot and teammate Seiya Suzuki's No. 27 jerseys are also sold at the store.

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Baseball: Cubs' new left-hander Imanaga

Replicas of Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga's No. 18 Chicago Cubs jersey are sold at a sporting goods store in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024, after he signed a four-year contract with the major league baseball club. Compatriot and teammate Seiya Suzuki's No. 27 jerseys are also sold at the store.

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Baseball: Cubs' new left-hander Imanaga

Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga wears his No. 18 jersey at an introductory press conference in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024, after signing a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs major league baseball club.

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Baseball: Cubs' new left-hander Imanaga

Newly signed Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga (L) has his new team jersey put on by Jed Hoyer, president of the team's baseball operations, as the major league club announces a four-year contract with the prize Japanese pitcher during an introductory press conference in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024. The 30-year-old was posted by the DeNA BayStars of the Central League.

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Baseball: Cubs' new left-hander Imanaga

Newly signed Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga (L) has his new team jersey put on by Jed Hoyer, president of the team's baseball operations, as the major league baseball club announces a four-year contract with the prize Japanese pitcher during an introductory press conference in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024. The 30-year-old was posted by the DeNA BayStars of the Central League.

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Baseball: Cubs' new left-hander Imanaga

Newly signed Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga (L) shakes hands with Jed Hoyer, president of the team's baseball operations, as the major league club announces a four-year contract with the prize Japanese pitcher during an introductory press conference in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024. The 30-year-old was posted by the DeNA BayStars of the Central League.

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Baseball: Cubs' new left-hander Imanaga

Newly signed Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga wears his new jersey as the major league baseball club announces a four-year contract with the prize Japanese pitcher during an introductory press conference in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024. The 30-year-old was posted by the DeNA BayStars of the Central League.

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Baseball: Cubs' new left-hander Imanaga

Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga attends an introductory press conference in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024, after signing a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs major league baseball club. The 30-year-old pitcher was posted by the DeNA BayStars of the Central League.

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Baseball: Cubs' new left-hander Imanaga

Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga attends an introductory press conference in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024, after signing a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs major league baseball club. The 30-year-old pitcher was posted by the DeNA BayStars of the Central League.

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Baseball: Cubs' new left-hander Imanaga

Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga attends an introductory press conference in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024, after signing a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs major league baseball club. The 30-year-old pitcher was posted by the DeNA BayStars of the Central League.

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Baseball: Cubs' new left-hander Imanaga

Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga attends an introductory press conference in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024, after signing a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs major league baseball club. The 30-year-old pitcher was posted by the DeNA BayStars of the Central League.

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Johjima, MLB's 1st Japanese catcher, to retire

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Kenji Johjima, the first Japanese catcher to play in the major leagues, attends a press conference in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 28, 2012, to announce his retirement at the end of this season. The 36-year-old, in the third year of a four-year contract with the Hanshin Tigers, has been plagued by injury the past year.

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Kagawa completes move to Man Utd

NARITA, Japan - Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa speaks to reporters at Narita airport near Tokyo on June 23, 2012, upon returning from a trip to Britain to sign a four-year contract with Premier League club Manchester United.

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Kagawa completes move to Man Utd

NARITA, Japan - Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa speaks to reporters at Narita airport near Tokyo on June 23, 2012, upon returning from a trip to Britain to sign a four-year contract with Premier League club Manchester United.

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Kagawa completes move to Man Utd

MANCHESTER, Britain - Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa (C) smiles as he is questioned by a reporter at Manchester airport in Britain on June 22, 2012, after signing a four-year contract with Manchester United, a Premier League club.

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Kagawa completes move to Man Utd

MANCHESTER, Britain - Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa (C) prepares to leave Manchester airport in Britain for Japan on June 22, 2012, after signing a four-year contract with Manchester United, a Premier League club.

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Uchikawa finds new nest with Hawks

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Seiichi Uchikawa, a 29-year-old free agent infielder, poses for photos at a hotel in Yokohama on Dec. 1, 2010, after he signed with the Softbank Hawks for a four-year contract to move from the Yokohama BayStars.

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Uchikawa finds new nest with Hawks

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Seiichi Uchikawa, a 29-year-old free agent infielder, poses for photos at a hotel in Yokohama on Dec. 1, 2010, after he signed with the Softbank Hawks for a four-year contract to move from the Yokohama BayStars.

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Jojima signs 4-year deal with Hanshin

OSAKA, Japan - Former Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima speaks at a news conference at a hotel in Osaka on Nov. 13, 2009 after signing a four-year, 2 billion yen contract with the Central League baseball club Hanshin Tigers.

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Jojima signs 4-year deal with Hanshin

OSAKA, Japan - Former Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima (R) shakes hands with Akinobu Mayumi, manager of the Hanshin Tigers, during a press conference at a hotel in Osaka on Nov. 13, 2009. Jojima signed a four-year, 2 billion yen contract with the Central League baseball club.

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Jojima signs 4-year deal with Hanshin

OSAKA, Japan - Former Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima poses wearing a Hanshin Tigers's cap and shirt during a press conference at a hotel on Osaka on Nov. 13, 2009. Jojima signed a four-year, 2 billion yen contract with the Central League baseball club.

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Fukudome speaks about his joining Cubs

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome speaks during a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 22 after signing a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs. (MLB)

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Hanshin signs free agent Arai to 4-year contract

OSAKA, Japan - Infielder Takahiro Arai speaks during a news conference at an Osaka hotel on Dec. 7 after the Hanshin Tigers completed earlier in the day the signing of a four-year, 1 billion yen deal with Arai, who had filed for free agency from the Hiroshima Carp.

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Hanshin signs free agent Arai to 4-year contract

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers manager Akinobu Okada (L) shakes hands with infielder Takahiro Arai at an Osaka hotel on Dec. 7 after the Tigers completed earlier in the day the signing of a four-year, 1 billion yen deal with Arai, who had filed for free agency from the Hiroshima Carp.

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Yomiuri agrees on 4-year deal with Lee

TOKYO, Japan - South Korean slugger Lee Seung Yeop speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 5 after agreeing on a four-year, 3 billion yen contract with with the Yomiuri Giants on Nov. 5.

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Matsui, Yankees agree on $52 mil., 4-year contract

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui poses for photos at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 16 after a news conference over his $52 million agreement with the major club on a four-year contract extension through the 2009 season that made him the highest-paid Japanese player in the majors.

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Matsui, Yankees agree on $52 mil., 4-year contract

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui speaks during a news conference at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 16 after the Japanese slugger and the New York Yankees reached a $52 million agreement on a four-year contract extension through the 2009 season that made him the highest-paid Japanese player in the majors.

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Ichiro agrees to $44 mil., 4-year deal with Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff hitter Ichiro Suzuki signed to stay with the club Dec. 18 after agreeing to a $44 million (about 4.75 billion yen), four-year contract, sources familiar with the deal said. The deal made the Mariners outfielder the first major leaguer from Japan to receive an annual average of more than $10 million (about 1.08 billion yen).

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Kanemoto agrees to terms with Hanshin Tigers

OKAYAMA, Japan - Free agent outfielder Tomoaki Kanemoto smiles at a news conference at an Okayama hotel after accepting a four-year, 1.2 billion yen contract offer from the Hanshin Tigers in their second round of negotiations Nov. 15. Kanemoto, who played for the Hiroshima Carp for the last 11 seasons, agreed to terms in an hourlong meeting with manager Senichi Hoshino and club officials in Okayama where the Tigers are holding a training camp.

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Zico accepts offer to coach Japan's national soccer team+

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Former Brazil international Zico (in file photo) has reached an agreement with the Japan Football Association (JFA) to coach the national team, a Zico aide said on July 4. Zico's attorney Antonio Simoes da Costa ended negotiations on the four-year-long contract with association representatives in Tokyo on July 3, the assistant said. (World Cup 2002)

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JFA lines Zico up as next Japan manager

TOKYO, Japan - Former Brazil international Zico (in file photo) is set to take over as manager of Japan's national soccer team, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on July 3. If the JFA can agree personal terms with Zico, the 49-year-old will take over from Frenchman Philippe Troussier and is expected to sign a four-year contract through to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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Ishii, Dodgers agree to 4-year, $12.2 million deal

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese left-hander Kazuhisa Ishii (L) shows off his jersey at a news conferfence in Los Angeles on Feb. 8 after coming to terms with the Dodgers for a four-year contract to pitch for the team. Introducing Ishii to the media is Dodgers General Manager Dan Evans. (MLB)

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Free agent Tanishige signs 4-year deal with Chunichi

NAGOYA, Japan - Free agent catcher Motonobu Tanishige (C) beams after signing a four-year, 1 billion yen contract with the Chunichi Dragons on Dec. 27, flanked by Chunichi manager Hisashi Yamada (L) and President Junnosuke Nishikawa (R). The 31-year-old Tanishige, who will wear the No. 7 uniform, said he was ''happy to lead the best pitching staff in Japanese baseball.''

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Free agent Tanishige signs 4-year deal with Chunichi

NAGOYA, Japan - Free agent catcher Motonobu Tanishige (C) beams after signing a four-year, 1 billion yen contract with the Chunichi Dragons on Dec. 27, flanked by Chunichi manager Hisashi Yamada (L) and President Junnosuke Nishikawa (R). The 31-year-old Tanishige, who will wear the No. 7 uniform, said he was ''happy to lead the best pitching staff in Japanese baseball.''

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Matsui, Yankees agree on $52 mil., 4-year contract

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui speaks during a news conference at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 16 after the Japanese slugger and the New York Yankees reached a $52 million agreement on a four-year contract extension through the 2009 season that made him the highest-paid Japanese player in the majors. (Kyodo)

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Matsui, Yankees agree on $52 mil., 4-year contract

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui poses for photos at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 16 after a news conference over his $52 million agreement with the major club on a four-year contract extension through the 2009 season that made him the highest-paid Japanese player in the majors. (Kyodo)

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Yomiuri agrees on 4-year deal with Lee

TOKYO, Japan - South Korean slugger Lee Seung Yeop speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 5 after agreeing on a four-year, 3 billion yen contract with with the Yomiuri Giants on Nov. 5. (Kyodo)

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Fukudome in Chicago to formalize 4-year deal with the Cubs

CHICAGO, United States - Kosuke Fukudome is all smiles as he banters with reporters on arrival in Chicago on Dec. 18 to sign a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs reportedly worth $48 million. The 30-year-old former Chunichi Dragons outfielder batted .305 with a .397 on-base percentage and a .543 slugging percentage in 1,074 career games. He was named the Central League's Most Valuable Player in 2006 when he batted .351 with 31 home runs and a career-high 104 RBIs. (Kyodo)

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Chicago Cubs sign Japanese outfielder Fukudome

CHICAGO, United States - Free agent Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome (L) poses with Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry at a press conference in Chicago on Dec. 19. The Cubs signed a four-year contract with Fukudome, the two-time Central League batting champion. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Chicago Cubs sign Japanese outfielder Fukudome

CHICAGO, United States - Free agent Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome shows off his club jersey during a press conference in Chicago after signing a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Dec. 19. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Chicago Cubs sign Japanese outfielder Fukudome

CHICAGO, United States - Free agent Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome smiles during a press conference in Chicago after signing a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Dec. 19. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Chicago Cubs sign Japanese outfielder Fukudome

CHICAGO, United States - Free agent Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome puts on his cap at a press conference after signing a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs in Chicago on Dec. 19. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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JFA lines Zico up as next Japan manager

TOKYO, Japan - Former Brazil international Zico (in file photo) is set to take over as manager of Japan's national soccer team, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on July 3. If the JFA can agree personal terms with Zico, the 49-year-old will take over from Frenchman Philippe Troussier and is expected to sign a four-year contract through to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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Kaneko replaces Abe as highest-paid baseball player

Orix Buffaloes right-hander Chihiro Kaneko speaks at a press conference in Kobe on Dec. 14, 2015. Kaneko officially became the highest-paid player in Japanese baseball, signing for 500 billion yen plus incentives for 2016, the second season of his four-year contract. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Zico accepts offer to coach Japan's national soccer team+

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Former Brazil international Zico (in file photo) has reached an agreement with the Japan Football Association (JFA) to coach the national team, a Zico aide said on July 4. Zico's attorney Antonio Simoes da Costa ended negotiations on the four-year-long contract with association representatives in Tokyo on July 3, the assistant said. (World Cup 2002)

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Fukudome speaks about his joining Cubs

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome speaks during a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 22 after signing a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Ishii, Dodgers agree to 4-year, $12.2 million deal

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese left-hander Kazuhisa Ishii (L) shows off his jersey at a news conferfence in Los Angeles on Feb. 8 after coming to terms with the Dodgers for a four-year contract to pitch for the team. Introducing Ishii to the media is Dodgers General Manager Dan Evans. (MLB)

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Uchikawa finds new nest with Hawks

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Seiichi Uchikawa, a 29-year-old free agent infielder, poses for photos at a hotel in Yokohama on Dec. 1, 2010, after he signed with the Softbank Hawks for a four-year contract to move from the Yokohama BayStars. (Kyodo)

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Uchikawa finds new nest with Hawks

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Seiichi Uchikawa, a 29-year-old free agent infielder, poses for photos at a hotel in Yokohama on Dec. 1, 2010, after he signed with the Softbank Hawks for a four-year contract to move from the Yokohama BayStars. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: New Mariners pitcher Kikuchi

New Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi poses in his uniform during his introductory press conference in Seattle on Jan. 3, 2019. The American League team signed the Japanese left-handed pitcher to a four-year contract. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo