Video: Blue Jays Scout Kazuma Okamoto, Setting Stage For Pursuit

[Brandon Glick]

The Toronto Blue Jays have long been linked to Munetaka Murakami, but they may favor another NPB star with fewer red flags in Kazuma Okamoto.

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[Jonn]

Classic diversion tactic. Drive up this market and scoop in get who you really which is Imai.

[Stangstag]

26 minutes ago, Jonn said:

Classic diversion tactic. Drive up this market and scoop in get who you really which is Amai.

Man, you’d think with how much you glaze this dude you’d at least spell the name right 

[Jonn]

9 minutes ago, Stangstag said:

Man, you’d think with how much you glaze this dude you’d at least spell the name right 

We’re working through some technical difficulties. Everything about his name wants me to type A.

[jmomcc]

Okamoto really looks like our kind of hitter. 

[Jimcanuck]

7 hours ago, Jonn said:

Classic diversion tactic. Drive up this market and scoop in get who you really which is Imai.

I hate this negative mentality.

[Terminator]

This guy wouldn't be bad. Zips projects him to have a 117 wRC+ and I don't imagine that he'll break the bank.

But as a 1B/3B he's not a great fit positionally unless Bo doesn't return.