Blue Jays land Okamoto, Imai out for WBC, The Murakami effect

The Blue Jays jumped in and signed up Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto. Where will he play? FT Resident GM Jim Bowden joins us to discuss his role.

(14:55) There are new coaching hires announced for the Phillies and Brewers.

(21:20) Join us LIVE on the FT YouTube channel for the BBWAA Awards Gala on January 24th.

(21:53) Munetaka Murakami signed with the White Sox and we finally received AJ’s take on it.

(33:33) Infielder Paul DeJong agreed to a minor league deal with the Yankees. 

(37:11) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal has the scoop on whether Freddy Peralta will stay with the Brew Crew or be dealt. Check out more on this story in the latest Fair Territory episode.

(43:23) Tatsuya Imai says he will not pitch for Team Japan in the WBC.

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