According to Nikkan Sports, the Chiba Lotte Mariners are looking into former Softbank Hawk Jose Ortiz (34).  Lotte feels Ortiz might be able to help fill their power needs.  They also feel comfortable about his established presence.

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Team official Nobuhira Hayashi told reporters on Saturday that the team is prepared to give up compensation to the Yomiuri Giants for signing Saburo.

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