Now-former Yomiuri Giants outfielder Gabe Kapler has cleared waivers after being released by the Tokyo team, and he appears headed back from where he came -- Boston -- and a shot at a second consecutive World Series championship ring.
You can expect to see Kapler back in the MLB wars soon, as press reports have indicated he will be re-signed by the team for which he played in 2004, the defending champion Boston Red Sox.
He had been expected to play the entire year as the Giants center fielder and contribute to a strong batting attack that would help the Kyojin to Central League pennant contention, but something went haywire.