The LA Dodgers have acquired one of Japan’s better pitchers in 32 year old Hiroki Kuroda. Kuroda was one of the highly sought after players in the off season and brings a strong pitching game much like Daisuke Matsuzaka. Kuroda’s has a 3.69 career ERA and 103-89 record and his 2006 ERA of 1.85 was outstanding in a hitting league. The deal for Kuroda was worth $35.3 million for 3 years and includes a $7.3 million signing bonus. The move should help the Dodgers pitching staff who already have Brad Penny, Derek Lowe, and Chad Billingsley.
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