Kaima Taira takes first step toward MLB jump — and Yankees are interested

Source: New York Post

While major league baseball awaits a potentially lengthy lockout, it’s not stopping some top Japanese players from making the leap this offseason. Right-hander Kaima Taira is set to be posted by the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball, the team announced Friday. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.