Mariners closer Sasaki calling it quits

[Zeno]

Sasaki is staying in Japan and giving up his contract. Says he wants to pitch in Japan and be with his wife and two kids. Sasaki (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2001839944_mari20.html)

-Zeno

[Kurn, son of Mogh]

And giving up his final year at over a billion yen in the process.