The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks in Japan are closing on a two-year deal with Wily Mo Pena that will pay him a seven-figure annual salary, according to sources close to Alex Speier of WEEI.  If signed, the deal will keep Pena in Japan until he’s 31-years-old.  He can then pursue a Major League contract afterwards.

The former Red Sox outfielder hit .204/.250/.416 in 39 games in 2011.

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