Former Yankee Hideki Irabu is back in baseball, signing with the Long Beach Armada of the independent Golden Baseball League, according to a press release posted on their website.

"What a treat for our fans," said Long Beach Armada General Manager Tony Soares. "Jet balloons, hachimakis, and sushi will all be available at Blair Field this year along with a chance to watch a true baseball superstar perform!"

You have to love press releases.

Via Tim Dierkes via Kyodo News.