Star Nippon Professional Baseball third baseman Kazuma Okamoto is in the U.S. for meetings as he approaches the January deadline for his posting contract. Teams such as the Blue Jays, Pirates, Red Sox, Padres, and Angels have shown interest in the 30-year-old slugger. Despite a recent elbow injury limiting him, Okamoto boasts impressive career stats and is considered a better defender than fellow player Munetaka Murakami. His signing will incur a posting fee for the Yomiuri Giants based on his contract value.
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Kazuma Okamoto Visits U.S. for Team Meetings
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