Masataka Yoshida, a two-time batting champion in Japan's Pacific League, has agreed to join the Boston Red Sox, his agent Scott Boras confirmed Wednesday."The Red Sox made their first major counter move to the rival Yankees, agreeing to a five-year, $90 million deal with Japanese outfielder Masataka Yoshida," MLB.com reported earlier in the day."The club has not confirmed the move," it said. "The Red Sox will have to pay a $15.375 million posting fee to the Orix Buffaloes based on the $90 million contract for Yoshida."Yoshida was quickly picked up by Boston after the 45-day negotiation wind…READ FULL ARTICLE
