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Tanaka-Yankees agree on 7-yr. contract worth $155 million

January 22, 2014
The Dodgers have lost out on Masahiro Tanaka.

The Dodgers have lost out on Masahiro Tanaka.

The 24-0 Japanese ‘Monster’ pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has signed with the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Before he even threw a pitch in the Major League, he landed a seven-year contract worth $155 million, his agent, Casey Close, confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Korean left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin’s $36 million for 6 six-years contract pales in comparison.

But, the 25-year old Japanese right-hander is coming off an amazing undefeated season with 1.27 ERA.

The Yankees will also pay Tanaka’s Japanese team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles, a $20 million posting fee, and reportedly gave Tanaka an opt-out clause after four-years.

The Dodgers also wanted Tanaka, but the Yankees’ offer reportedly was considerably higher.

 

 

One Comment

  1. Sam gyup sal

    January 22, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Ryu hyun jin will outpitch this japanese novice… Agree? or Disagree?

    Reply