The Chicago Cubs made their first major move of the spring free-agent frenzy, bringing in outfielder Seiya Suzuki. The five-year, $85 million deal carries the highest salary for a Japanese position player coming to Major League Baseball and the second-largest behind pitcher Masahiro Tanaka's $155 million contract with the New York Yankees in 2014.
MLB free-agency grades: Chicago Cubs spend like they're sure Seiya Suzuki will deliver
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