Hideki Okajima News

Left-hander Hideki Okajima said Monday he looks forward to demonstrating the experience he gained abroad in the major leagues after joining the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks.

A couple of teams expected to be pennant contenders in Japanese baseball this season will have to patch up some holes after the loss of a key player due to injury and another who may have to play out of position.

The Japan Series champion Fukuoka Softbank Hawks are looking into the possibilitiy of signing left-handed reliever Hideki Okajima, it was learned Monday.

FORT, Myers Florida - Tim Wakefield has never been afraid to face a hitter with his knuckleball, kind of like he's never been afraid to face the truth.

On the staff with Cincinnati from 2004-06, Jackson will help with the secondary and special teams, and work closely with the position coaches for both slots, Mark Carrier and Darrin Simmons, respectively.