The Yokohama Bay Stars are apparently very close to finalizing deals with both Tony Blanco (32) and Enyelbert Soto (30).

According to Nikkan Sports...

Blanco is expected to sign a two-year deal worth 500 million yen.  An announcement could be made some time today.  He could be assigned the number forty-two.

Soto could signed a two-year deal worth 150 million yen plus performance bonuses.  An announcement about him could be made within the next couple of days.

Source: Nikkan Sports 12/11/2012