Reliever Hideki Okajima, currently pitching for Boston's Triple-A affiliate, says that his future beyond this season is up in the air, writes Brian MacPherson of The Providence Journal. Okajima will consider his options, including retirement.
"I don't know what I'm going to be doing next season," Okajima said through an interpreter. "I might retire. I might go back to Japan. I might be over here again. I'm not really sure. I just have to see where the offseason takes me once I get there."
After being clearing waivers and accepting a Triple-A assignment in May, the veteran said that he would like to be traded. In 34 appearances for the Pawtucket Red Sox this season, Okajima has a 2.29 ERA with 8.5 K/9 and 1.6 BB/9.
Andrew Rosner 2
Trade Okijima for what??? a roll of Nori and some day old Uni maybe…he should go back to Japan
Rabbitov
Just not nice.
genius.gm.on.mlb.the.show
hahahaha yeah the japanese will be sad he didnt turn out to be a ichiro
Nick 3
Im surprised somebody like the astros hasnt picked him up
Alldaybaseball
Seems like he could be useful and his numbers have said it in the past. A team with few lefties or a team looking for September depth should definitely look into getting him.
philpbarnes
He really cant be much worse than Morales… I think the Sox should give him once last shot this month.
Michael Uryniak
i think boston should trade him in a package deal of varitek and four minor leaguers for Yu Darvish
MaineSox
Uhh…
Cody B.
He said he would not like to be called up when he was asked a couple months ago. So whatever happens is his fault. He’s done anyway his stuff is mediocre at best once they got past his delivery.
Holidayjesus
This is what happens when you refuse to adjust.
KeithLawSucksInStl
The Japanese never give in.
Michael Mulligan
Ponder….
Michael Mulligan
Ponder….
CommissionerBart
Must be some team willing to take a low-cost shot on him.