Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa arrives at New Tokyo International Airport, in Nairta, east of Tokyo, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. Tazawa moved a step closer to signing with the Boston Red Sox after rejecting offers from three other major league teams. The 22-year-old right-hander contacted the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves on Friday to reject their offers, Kyodo News agency reported.