The Japan Times Online
Advertising| Jobfinder| Classifieds| Shukan ST| JT Weekly| Book Club| Study in Japan| Real Estate| 新聞購読申込  
Home > Sports > Japanese Baseball ‚ MLB
print button email button
Share |
Answer Tips

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

Marines, Korean slugger reach deal

SEOUL (Kyodo) The Chiba Lotte Marines announced the acquisition of South Korean slugger Kim Tae Kyun on Friday.

The 27-year-old first baseman agreed to sign a multiyear contract with an annual salary of ¥150 million plus performance bonuses when he met with senior Lotte officials earlier in the day.

Kim batted .345 with three homers and a tournament-high 11 RBIs in South Korea's run to a runnerup finish in the WBC in March.

Ready to expand your horizons and study in Japan?

Here's your resource for locating the educational institutions and curriculum best suited to you and your goals.

Real Estate Guide

Find apartment and homes that best suit your lifestyle, income and time frame in Japan.

Back to Top

About us |  Work for us |  Contact us |  Privacy policy |  Link policy |  Registration FAQ
Advertise in japantimes.co.jp.
This site has been optimized for modern browsers. Please make sure that Javascript is enabled in your browser's preferences.
The Japan Times Ltd. All rights reserved.