Brandon Laird hits beer jackpot with HR in Japan

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The drinks are on Brandon Laird -- if you can find your way to the Far East.

The former major leaguer -- who had brief stints with the New York Yankees in 2011 and the Houston Astros in 2012 and 2013 -- now plays for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan. His home run off a Kirin Beer sign on Tuesday earned him a year's supply of beer and $10,000, according to a report in the Japan Times.

Brandon Laird won a year's supply of beer with this home run https://t.co/VLMW83joZf via @PacificleagueTV #lovefighters #NPB

— Jason Coskrey (@JCoskrey) May 10, 2016

"Definitely not drink it," Laird said, when asked what he'd do with his thirst-quenching prize. "Maybe give some to the batting practice pitchers or whoever wants it."

You don't really believe him though, do you?

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Brandon Laird hits beer jackpot with HR in Japan