The SF Giants have a need for starting pitching and one more free-agent pitcher is expected to hit the open market. The Seibu Lions plan to post star pitcher Tatsuya Imai, per Brian Murphy of MLB.Com.
Seibu Lions expected to post SF Giants starting pitching target this winter
Once Imai's posting window opens, teams will have 45 days to negotiate with the right-handed hurler. In addition to the eventual contract terms, the team that wins the bidding will owe the Lions a posting fee.
That fee will vary depending on the size of the contract.