JAPAN – The Hiroshima Carp on Friday announced the acquisition of right-hander Scott Dohmann, who spent most of the 2008 season at Triple-A Durham in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.

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Hiroshima Acquires Right-Hander Dohmann

Hanshin Tigers outfielder Norihiro Akahoshi re-signed Friday for a salary of 250 million yen — a pay raise of 70 million yen from this past season.

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Seibu Pitcher Mitsui ‘Posted’ For Bidding By MLB Clubs Seibu Lions left-hander Koji Mitsui was formally put up for auction under the posting system Thursday.

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Orix Adds Right-Hander Leicester

The Orix Buffaloes said Thursday they have acquired right-hander Jon Leicester from the Baltimore Orioles organization.

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Yokohama, Miura Sign Free Agent Deals

Yokohama BayStars right-hander Daisuke Miura signed a three-year, 900 million yen free agent deal with the Central League club on Thursday.

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Araki, Morino Sign 5-year Deals With Chunichi

Chunichi Dragons infielders Masahiro Araki and Masahiko Morino both signed five-year contracts with the Central League club on Wednesday.

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Yokohama Acquires Pitchers Mastny, Walrond

The Yokohama BayStars on Wednesday announced the acquisitions of right-hander Tom Mastny and left-hander Les Walrond, who both have had stints in the major leagues.

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