Free agent pitcher Jose Contreras is considering playing in Japan in 2010.  According to The Denver Post, he wants to enroll his teenage son in a Japanese training academy.  The Rockies have expressed interest in bringing him back as a relief pitcher next season.  Contreras was 6-13 in 23 games started with a 4.92 ERA.

Contreras made $10 million in 2009.  He probably won’t be able to fetch that in 2010 and beyond.  However, a $3-5 million per year deal is not out of the question.