AMAZIN'S SIGN JAPANESE RIGHTY




AMAZIN'S SIGN JAPANESE RIGHTY

By MARK HALE
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January 18, 2006 -- The Mets have agreed in principle to a deal
with pitcher Yusaku Iriki, according to a source familiar with the
situation.
Iriki, a 32-year-old righty who spent last year with the Nippon
Ham Fighters in Japan, will get a one-year deal which also includes a team
option, the source said. The deal, which is pending a physical today, is
worth slightly less than $1 million and also includes approximately $500,000
in potential incentives, according to the source.

Iriki is likely to be used as an arm that can start a game or
come out of the bullpen, which would provide insurance...




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