A piece on the latest Japanese star to head to MLB, Kazuma Okamoto

[Brock Beauchamp]

I think it's unlikely the Royals would even pursue Okamoto, but it's an interesting idea to think about.

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In an intriguing free agent class, Kazuma Okamoto could stand out as the Sox look to add a power bat to their young lineup. Should they make a move for the international star slugger?

[Kevin O'Brien]

Interesting idea. If I recall, they may have kicked the tires on Roki last offseason but were nowhere close. Still, it seems like JJ Picollo is a lot more open to the Japanese and Korean markets than Dayton Moore.