Everything You Need To Know About Munetaka Murakami, Tatsuya Imai & Kazuma Okamoto + Qualifying-Offer Surprises

Cast, Jake and Jordan talk with Japanese baseball expert Yuri Karasawa about the three major NPB players expected to come to MLB next season.

Will Japanese sluggers Munetaka Murakami or Kazuma Okamoto end up with Mariners?

The Mariners have been linked to slugging Japanese corner infielders Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto. What are the chances they'll end up in Seattle?
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Who Is Kazuma Okamoto? The Japanese Superstar Linked To The Pittsburgh Pirates

Japanese power hitter Kazuma Okamoto is set to be posted in MLB. Here's all you need to know about another NPB superstar.

MLB Analyst Speculates Seattle Mariners Should Pursue International Infielder

Kazuma Okamoto will have until Jan. 4 to sign with an MLB team, and ESPN's Paul Hembekides believes the Mariners should make a go at him.
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An affordable Cubs lineup upgrade just became available on the international market

Alongside Tatsuya Imai, corner infielder Kazuma Okamoto has been posted, and he makes plenty of sense for a Chicago Cubs team on a budget.
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