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Blue Jays Infielder Kazuma Okamoto Reveals Heartfelt Signing Decision

Blue Jays Infielder Kazuma Okamoto Reveals Heartfelt Signing Decision

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract. Okamoto chose the Blue Jays partly because his daughter liked their logo. He shared at a press conference that family is important in his decisions.

Key Facts

  • The Blue Jays signed Kazuma Okamoto for four years, paying $60 million.
  • Several teams were interested in signing Okamoto before he chose Toronto.
  • Okamoto included his daughter in the decision-making process by letting her pick the team logo she liked best.
  • His daughter chose the Blue Jays logo.
  • Okamoto emphasized that family is a key factor in his career decisions.
  • His specific role on the team will be determined in spring training.
  • The team is also interested in acquiring other players, like Bo Bichette or Kyle Tucker.

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