TOKYO -- Pitcher Masahiro Tanaka wants to move to Major League Baseball next season but his Japanese team doesnt want to let him go. Michael Irvin Jersey. MLB and Nippon Professional Baseballs new posting system caps the fee for players at $20 million, less than half what Japanese teams received for pitchers Yu Darvish and Daisuke Matsuzaka. "I informed my team that I would like them to allow me to test my abilities in Major League Baseball next season," Tanaka said at a news conference on Tuesday after a meeting with Rakuten Eagles President Yozo Tachibana. Tanaka, a 25-year-old right-hander, went 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA with the Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Pacific League during the regular season. He will not become eligible for free agency until after the 2015 season and can move to MLB only if the Eagles agree to post him. The Eagles, who won the Japan Series, voted against the new posting agreement in balloting by Japans 12 teams on Monday and say they want Tanaka to remain with them for next season. "We told him he is very important to us and wed like him to stay," Tachibana said. Under the rules of the three-year agreement announced Monday, a Japanese club may make players available between Nov. 1 and Feb. 1 and may set a price of up to $20 million. Starting with the day after a player is posted and continuing for 30 days, any big league team willing to pay the fee may attempt to sign the player. A major league team pays the posting fee only if it signs the player, and the fee is then payable in installments, with the timing dependent on the amount. A player who is not signed may not be posted again until the following Nov. 1. Under the previous agreement, which began in 1998 and ran through last off-season, there was no cap on bidding and only the MLB team with the highest bid could negotiate with the player. Boston obtained Matsuzaka from the Seibu Lions before the 2007 season for $51,111,111.11, and agreed to a $52 million, six-year contract. Texas got Darvish from the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters before the 2012 season for $51,703,411 and gave him a $56 million, six-year deal. Darvish finished second in this years AL Cy Young Award voting. After the initial three years, the new agreement will continue on a one-year basis unless either side gives notice to terminate 180 days before it is scheduled to renew. While Japanese teams were not happy with the cap on prices, some major league teams had objected that only the richest clubs could afford to bid on top players. "We are pleased to have amicably reached an agreement that addresses various issues raised by all parties," said Rob Manfred, MLBs chief operating officer. Tyron Smith Jersey . Coverage kicks off from Philadelphia on Thursday as Hustler and Lawless tee up the action with a preview show. First round coverage starts on Friday at 3pm ct, as Hustler and Lawlesss and the Illegal Curve Hockey Show are live from the draft floor and continues on Saturday of rounds two through seven at 9am ct. Larry Allen Jersey . Ausmus says he realized his words were insensitive and in poor taste as soon as they left his mouth. The first-year manager was asked after Detroits 2-1 loss to Kansas City on Wednesday how his mood is when he heads home from the ballpark these days.MALABO, Equatorial Guinea - Guinea wont be able to rely on simple luck at the African Cup anymore.The west African country, one of the three worst affected by the Ebola outbreak, won a drawing of lots this week to get its spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament. The national team will next face Ghana on Sunday.I can say we have luck and I can say we deserve it also, Guinea captain Ibrahima Traore said Saturday. Tomorrow is a big day for all Guinea, after all weve been through.In the other quarterfinal match later Sunday at Malabo Stadium, tournament favourite Ivory Coast will play Algeria. The Ivorians came into the tournament as one of the favourites, but Guineas path to the quarterfinals has become a fascinating tale.The team was unable to host qualifying matches, instead playing home games in Morocco and away matches at opposing countries — in many cases getting frequent temperature checks to test for symptoms of Ebola. But the Guineans qualified despite the difficulties and the hardships, and they have played well through three draws in three matches in Equatorial Guinea.I was very impressed, not just because of football, Ghana coach Avram Grant said of Guinea. Their spirit is good. Its not easy for this country. I have a lot of respect to them.The route to the quarterfinals wasnt straightforward, however. After their third straight 1-1 draw, the Guineeans and Malians were exactly tied for second place in Group D. Chris Jones Womens Jersey. . To separate them, two green balls were put into a bowl on Thursday at a hotel in Malabo and the representative from Guinea chose the one that got them through.Sometimes you can say that when you work hard, you deserve the luck, Guinea coach Michel Dussuyer said. Of course we have been lucky with the draw, but before the draw we have fought very hard to reach this level.In qualifying, Guinea and Ghana were in the same group, so they have played twice recently. Ghana held Guinea to a 1-1 draw in Morocco before winning 3-1 at home.The Ivory Coast came into the tournament as one of the favourites, mainly due to its star-filled starting lineup. With Yaya Toure and Wilfried Bony alone, the Ivorians may have the best two players at the competition.But they started slowly in Equatorial Guinea, being held to 1-1 draws by both Guinea and Mali. It was only after a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in the final group match that Ivory Coast assured itself a spot in the quarterfinals.We are just thinking about victory, Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard said. We wont be happy after the competition if we are in semifinals and we lose. Or even if we play the final. Because if you play one final — and you lose this final — its terrible.It will always come into your mind for the rest of your life. cheap jerseys from china cheap jerseys ' ' '
