The Japanese Connection…
Not long ago, the Kansas City Royals hired Trey Hillman as their next manager. He had formerly been the manager of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in the Japanese professional leagues. Since his hiring, the Royals have already signed reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta to a 2 year contract. He’s a highly touted set-up man and should be great for the Royals.
It seems that the Japanese Connection might not end there, Newsday is reporting that the Royals are interested in two other Japanese players. One of those players has been linked to the Royals lately, righthander Hiroki Kuroda. He will fetch upwards of $10 million a year. The other player came out of nowhere. They are reporting that centerfielder Kosuke Fukudome has narrowed his choices down to the Royals and the Cubs. It has since been mentioned that of course, the Red Sox are also interested.
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