MLB teams had until 14 December 2011 to submit a blind posting bid .
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters had until the 20th of that month to announce whether the highest bid would be accepted or rejected .
MLB teams had until 14 December 2011 to submit a blind posting bid , and the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters had until the 20th of that month to announce whether the highest bid would be accepted or rejected .