Next Player to U.S.A. after Kaz Matsui?
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Next Player to U.S.A. after Kaz Matsui?
Who is the next player from Japan to jump to the Major Leagues after Kazuo Matsui?
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Re: Next Player to U.S.A. after Kaz Matsui?
Ohtsuka to San Diego
[ Author: westbaystars | Posted: Nov 20, 2003 1:17 PM
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Yes, while it's still not official, rumor has it that the Padres posted 3,300-man yen (USD 300,000) for the right to negotiate with Ohtsuka. Upon hearing the news while training in Osaka, Ohtsuka lifted both hands in the air in a "guts pose," overjoyed that he'll be heading to the Majors next season. Ohtsuka commented,
"It's an unknown world, but I want to try many things. I want to face Bonds and (Alex) Rodrigez. Ah, it'd be good to face Ichiro and Matsui as well, whouldn't it?"
Ohtsuka is very excited about finally getting the chance to pursue his dream.
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