Has Japan Become America's Farm Team? From Time.com

Link: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1569776,00.html

The article looks at if Japan can be a furtile training ground for Major League talent. Much of the focus of the short article centers around Daisuke Matsuzaka and what his impact leaving Japanese baseball will leave on fans and the business aspect of the game there.

Most do believe that the elite level Japanese players can indeed play in the majors, but however, the question remains what happens to the sport in Japan, once the big money guys have moved on.

Some are afraid, but for most to see a player like Matsuzaka is a source of pride and strength.

I think if a player can play in the major leagues, by all means do it and hope he helps a team win. Look at the Latin influence in baseball, now. Japan, through Ichiro and Mastui have helped to show they can on this level, and even though both players are more workman-like, their play and efficiency have helped both the Mariners and Yankees win.