Igawa to play for Yankees next season.

The New York Yankees signed Igawa to play for them next season. The left-handed pitcher has agreed to a five year, $20 million dollar contract. Kei Igawa played for the Japanese club, Hanshin Tigers. He had an ERA of 2.97, 194 strikeouts, and a 14-9 record last season with them. Igawa eight-season career with the Hanshin Tigers, the pitcher went 86-60 with an ERA of 3.15. Kei’s best season was in 2003 where he finished with a 20-5 record and was named the league’s MVP.