YANKEES: Chinese Agreement

The Yankees and the Chinese Baseball Association (CBA) have reached an agreement (partnership) where the CBA will receive the Yankees' guidance in training baseball players. In return, you can expect that a few years down the road the Yankees will be sending some talented prospects over to the United States to join the Yankees organization. The agreement"will allow the two clubs to exchange coaches, player development, scouting and training personnel between China and the club's facilities in the U.S.," announced Bryan Hoch of Yankees.com.

It was the Yankees who received a call from the CBA about six months ago, when discussions about this venture began. It is believed that the CBA's respect for the organizations history of success, and recognition all around the world, contributed largely to the invitation.

Why would the Yankees want to venture into China? With a population of more than 1.3 billion, it could turn the country into baseball's next greatest frontier.

After spending a few days in China, sightseeing at the Great Wall, the Yankees will then head to Japan to meet with owners of the Yomiuri Giants. They will also visit the Hashin Tigers to thank them for their clubs assistance in acquiring Kei Igawa.