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Kenji Johjima's Exit Opens Many Doors For Seattle Mariners

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 31: Catcher Kenji Johjima #2 of the Seattle Mariners on July 31, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

When Kenji Johjima opted out of his contract, it was very obvious that the Mariners had ultimately experienced addition by subtraction. Full Article at Bleacher Report

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  1. Kenji Johjima walked away from $16 million on Monday, telling the Seattle Mariners he was triggering a contract option that let him return home to Japan rather than play here the next two seasons. Full Article at TheNewsTribune.com

  2. Kenji Johjima runs away from Seattle quite speedily. In late 2005, the Mariners found a solution to one of their more pressing problems: catcher. Full Article at Lookout Landing

  3. The Mariners are not paying any sort of buyout fee for Johjima to get out of his contract, Zduriencik said. He used the term "personal decision" by Johjima frequently to describe the situation. Full Article at The Seattle Times

  4. In a stunning development, catcher Kenji Johjima has told the Mariners he is exercising the out-clause in his contract, allowing him to opt out of the final two years of his deal. Full Article at The Seattle Times

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