This week, the Hiroshima Carp made it official – dynamic pitcher Kenta Maeda will be offered to Major League teams.The way the rules are now constructed, any team that wishes to be a part of negotiations with the Japanese starter must post twenty million dollars, which is now the maximum amount. Those clubs then have up to thirty days to come to terms on a deal with Maeda. Per MLB Trade Rumors, projections have Maeda locking up a five year deal totaling around 60 million dollars (12 million per year).
Before Sox fans get too excited, or nervous considering some of their history with these posting fee free agents, early reports from WEEI’s Rob Bradford have already emerged that Boston did not offer the posting fee.