Red Sox Finalize Hideki Okajima’s 1-Year Deal

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hideki Okajima throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto April 26, 2010. REUTERS/ Mike Cassese (CANADA – Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) The Red Sox have announced that Hideki Okajima will make $1.75 million in 2011 for a one-year deal, with incentives that could take the contract over $2.25 million. Those incentives are based primarily on appearances, and he can become a free agent after the season. Okajima posted his worst season as a Red Sox reliever in 2010 and is now 35 years old. This represents represents a $1 million pay cut in base salary, but there’s still a very good chance that he’ll break spring training as the team’s most reliable left-handed option in the bullpen.