Summary
The Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners are interested in signing international infielder Kazuma Okamoto. However, predictions suggest Okamoto might sign with the Miami Marlins instead. The Marlins could add Okamoto to build their team's offensive capabilities.
Key Facts
- The Red Sox and Mariners are looking for a new corner infielder due to potential player losses in free agency.
- Kazuma Okamoto is an international infielder and one of the top hitters available in free agency.
- Joel Reuter from Bleacher Report predicts Okamoto will sign with the Miami Marlins.
- The Marlins are in a rebuilding phase and see Okamoto as a possible contributor to their offensive lineup.
- Okamoto joining the Marlins would be similar to the Chicago White Sox's signing of Munetaka Murakami.
- The Marlins have financial resources to pursue Okamoto if they choose to do so.
