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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka speaks at a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media, in front of a photo of Lou Gehrig. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (L) and New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi shake hands during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka smiles during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka puts on a New York Yankees uniform during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media, as Yankees manager Joe Girardi looks on. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka puts on a New York Yankees cap during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka smiles during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka answers a question during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (R) shakes hands with New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka answers a question during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka smiles during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (R) puts on a cap as New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi looks on during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (far R). The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka heads for a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (R) looks at Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (L) helps Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka put on his uniform during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (R) puts on his uniform during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him to the media. At his left is Yankees manager Joe Girardi. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - (From L) New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka and Yankees manager Joe Girardi pose for photos during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka is pictured after introducing himself in English during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (R), who signed a seven-year contract with the Yankees worth $155 million last month, poses for a photo with the team manager Joe Girardi during a news conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, who signed a seven-year contract with the Yankees worth $155 million last month, smiles during a news conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Tanaka takes off for New York

NARITA, Japan - Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (C) and his wife Mai Satoda (top) are pictured at Narita airport near Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2014, before departing for New York to begin his major league career. Tanaka signed a seven-year contract with the New York Yankees in January.

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Tanaka takes off for New York

NARITA, Japan - Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka speaks with reporters at Narita airport near Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2014, before departing for New York to begin his major league career. Tanaka signed a seven-year contract with the New York Yankees in January.

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Tanaka takes off for New York

NARITA, Japan - Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka is pictured at Narita airport near Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2014, before departing for New York to begin his major league career. Tanaka signed a seven-year contract with the New York Yankees in January.

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Tanaka takes off for New York

NARITA, Japan - Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka speaks with reporters at Narita airport near Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2014, before departing for New York to begin his major league career. Tanaka signed a seven-year contract with the New York Yankees in January.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka plays catch during a practice session in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka is pictured during a practice session in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka bows to an empty Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles in Sendai, northeastern Japan, after holding a press conference at the stadium on Jan. 23, 2014, on his signing of a seven-year contract with the New York Yankees. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka leaves after holding a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, on his signing of a seven-year contract with the New York Yankees. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka agrees to 7-year deal with Yankees

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference at Kobo Stadium, the home of the Japan Series champion Eagles, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club. The deal, reportedly worth $155 million, will be the biggest ever for a posted Japanese player.

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Tanaka in deal with Yanks

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka is pictured during a practice session in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club.

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Tanaka in deal with Yanks

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka is pictured during a practice session in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club.

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Tanaka in deal with Yanks

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka heads to the Japanese professional baseball team's office in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club.

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Tanaka in deal with Yanks

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles ace Masahiro Tanaka heads to the Japanese professional baseball team's office in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2014, after the New York Yankees announced Tanaka has agreed to a seven-year contract with the major league club.

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Hawks' Matsunaka takes 100 million yen pay cut

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks designated hitter Nobuhiko Matsunaka speaks at a news conference at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Dec. 25, 2009, after re-signing with the Pacific League baseball club for 400 million yen plus performance bonuses in 2010, the fifth season of his seven-year contract. Matsunaka took a 100 million yen pay cut.

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New York newspapers bid farewell to Matsui

New York, United States - Photo shows former New York Yankees slugger and this year's World Series MVP Hideki Matsui in headlines in local newspapers in New York on Dec. 15, 2009, after it was reported the previous day that he had agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Angels. Papers bid farewell to Matsui who decided to end his seven-year career in New York, rather than wait for an offer by the Yankees.

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Matsunaka re-signs on 7-year deal, longest by Japanese

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks slugger Nobuhiko Matsunaka speaks at a press conference in Fukuoka on Jan. 27 after re-signing on a seven-year contract with the Pacific League club.

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Matsunaka re-signs on 7-year deal, longest by Japanese

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks slugger Nobuhiko Matsunaka speaks at a press conference in Fukuoka on Jan. 27 after re-signing on a seven-year contract with the Pacific League club. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Anthony Rendon

Photo taken in Anaheim, California, on Dec. 14, 2019, shows baseball superstar Anthony Rendon and his family during a press conference at the Los Angeles Angels after the Washington Nationals third baseman agreed to join the Angels on a seven-year, $245 million contract. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hawks' Matsunaka takes 100 million yen pay cut

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks designated hitter Nobuhiko Matsunaka speaks at a news conference at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Dec. 25, 2009, after re-signing with the Pacific League baseball club for 400 million yen plus performance bonuses in 2010, the fifth season of his seven-year contract. Matsunaka took a 100 million yen pay cut. (Kyodo)

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New York newspapers bid farewell to Matsui

New York, United States - Photo shows former New York Yankees slugger and this year's World Series MVP Hideki Matsui in headlines in local newspapers in New York on Dec. 15, 2009, after it was reported the previous day that he had agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Angels. Papers bid farewell to Matsui who decided to end his seven-year career in New York, rather than wait for an offer by the Yankees. (Kyodo)