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Kazuma Okamoto, Jesus Sanchez arrive at Toronto Blue Jays spring training camp
Kazuma Okamoto and Jesus Sanchez join Toronto Blue Jays with Okamoto on a $60 million, four-year deal and Sanchez acquired via trade from Houston Astros.
- Saturday, Kazuma Okamoto and Jesus Sanchez arrived at the Toronto Blue Jays spring training camp, with photos showing them at the Dunedin, Fla., facility.
- Okamoto, who signed a four-year US$60-million deal on Jan. 4, arrived in Dunedin on Friday after a visa delay; Sanchez was acquired in a trade on Friday.
- One of the first moments Saturday, Kazuma Okamoto embraced Blue Jays manager John Schneider and joked 'I'm very serious and very manly' via translator, while Jesus Sanchez hit.237 with 14 homers last season.
- Both Okamoto and Sanchez are expected to provide power to the Blue Jays' lineup, and Schneider said Okamoto will likely start in Toronto's first exhibition game on Feb. 21 as staff monitor his readiness.
- A small army of Japanese journalists has arrived in Dunedin this week as Okamoto is expected to leave camp to join Japan at the WBC before late February, and the Blue Jays say they are better equipped now to support foreign players.
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Blue Jays Rely on Okamoto and Sanchez for Big Power Hits
The Toronto Blue Jays are banking on Jesus Sanchez and Kazuma Okamoto to provide offensive firepower. Sanchez, recently acquired from the Houston Astros, emphasizes a relaxed approach to hitting, while Okamoto, a seasoned slugger from Japan, is known for his serious demeanor and impressive track record. Manager John Schneider acknowledges the need for these players to produce after losing key hitters from last season. Both players bring strong p…
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