Could the Blue Jays be gearing up for their latest pursuit of a high-profile Japanese star and are the team’s fans ready for another wild ride that such a chase could bring?

With news on Friday that power-hitting sensation Munetaka Murakami has declared himself for MLB’s posting system and is thus a free agent, based on previous off-seasons we can expect the Jays to be in hot pursuit.

While the 25-year-old, who is a four-time Nippon Professional Baseball all-star, will be heavily linked with the big-money New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, the Jays likely are to be in the mix as well.

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The team has scouted Murakami heavily in recent years and has an increased visibility and scouting initiative in the Pacific Rim.

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