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What was the size of Tanaka's contract with the New York Yankees?

  • $200 million

  • $155 million

  • $110 million

  • $85 million

Answer

In 2014, Masahiro Tanaka signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the New York Yankees. This was the largest contract ever given to a Japanese player, and it made Tanaka one of the highest-paid pitchers in Major League Baseball. Tanaka's contract is expected to have a significant impact on the future of Japanese baseball, as it could lead to more Japanese players being signed to major league contracts.
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