Norichika Aoki 'just happy' for chance

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    Even with a significant cut in salary, Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki is pleased to be a Milwaukee Brewer.

    "I'm just happy to get the opportunity to play in the major leagues," Aoki said at a news conference on Friday. "It's something that has been a dream of mine for quite some time."

    The Brewers signed Aoki on Tuesday to a two-year deal with a club option for 2014. The deal is reported to be worth $2.25 million plus incentives. Aoki made $4.2 million last season with the Yakult Swallows in Japan.

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