Brewers given negotiating rights with Japanese OF

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By Jon Griffith - email

(WKOW) The Milwaukee Brewers have been awarded exclusive negotiating rights with Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki, according to multiple reports.

The two sides now have 30 days to work out a deal. The Yakult Swallows accepted the $2.5 million posting fee on Friday, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Aoki, 29, made the All-Star team seven times in his eight-year career in Japan. A speedy slap hitter, he has won three batting titles while hitting .329, with a .402 on-base percentage and .454 slugging percentage.

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Brewers given negotiating rights with Japanese OF