Kosuke Fukudome was re-introduced to the media on Saturday as the Central League's Hanshin Tigers unveiled their biggest offseason signing.
The 35-year-old outfielder met the media after signing a three-year deal that will pay him ¥150 million next year with additional performance-based incentives. Second-year Tigers skipper Yutaka Wada also attended the press conference that attracted roughly 100 members of the media.
"My feelings are split 50-50. On the one hand my mind is clear. I think I'm going to be OK, but there's a little anxiety," he said. "Just seeing the number of reporters makes me think this team is something special, that this is a place where worthwhile things are done."