CuseFan10
10-10-2006, 02:12 PM
Daisuke Matsuzaka was given permission by the Seibu Lions on Tuesday to pursue a career in the major leagues.
Matsuzaka hasn't officially been posted, but it's going to happen. While the Lions would certainly prefer to keep their ace, the 26-year-old is a free agent after next year and this is the only way the team can get compensation for him. Matsuzaka's posting fee could be $25 million-$30 million alone, and on top of that, the major league team that wins his rights would likely have to pay at least $10 million and maybe $15 million per year to sign him. The Yankees and Mariners are viewed as the favorites to sign him, though several others will make bids. Oct. 10 - 1:01 pm et
Hopefully the guy wants to play with Ichiro or something, huh?
Matsuzaka hasn't officially been posted, but it's going to happen. While the Lions would certainly prefer to keep their ace, the 26-year-old is a free agent after next year and this is the only way the team can get compensation for him. Matsuzaka's posting fee could be $25 million-$30 million alone, and on top of that, the major league team that wins his rights would likely have to pay at least $10 million and maybe $15 million per year to sign him. The Yankees and Mariners are viewed as the favorites to sign him, though several others will make bids. Oct. 10 - 1:01 pm et
Hopefully the guy wants to play with Ichiro or something, huh?