"… , Larry Lucchino. Lucchino is the chief executive officer of the San Diego Padres; he brought on Okimoto as a consultant and put him on the Padres’ board …"

"… San Diego Padres; he brought on Okimoto as a consultant and put him on the Padres’ board of directors. In January 1997, Okimoto brokered a deal that gave …"

"… board of directors. In January 1997, Okimoto brokered a deal that gave the Padres the negotiating rights to Japanese pitcher Hideki Irabu, who eventually la …"

"… ghts to pitcher Irabu, but Lucchino sent Okimoto to Japan to lobby for the Padres. Okimoto’s trips resulted in a partnership between the Padres and the Ja …"