Who is Kazuma Okamoto and what does he bring to the Blue Jays?
Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · Jan 5, 2026 · 29:21
Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner
Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · Jan 5, 2026 · 29:21
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In this special bonus episode of Deep Left Field, we take an in-depth look at the Blue Jays first real foray into the Pacific Rim, the signing of six-time NPB all-star Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million (US) contract.
Who is Okamoto and what does he bring? How does his signing affect the Jays' roster - who goes where? And, of course, what about Bo Bichette?
The answers to all these questions, plus a dip into the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca, are all here for you on our first special bonus episode of 2026!
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