Former Yankees right-hander Hideki Irabu is coming out of retirement and has signed a contract to prolong his career with the Long Beach Armada of the independent Golden Baseball League, Kyodo News reported on Monday. Irabu, who will be 40 by the time he takes the mound again, will likely join a starting rotation that includes 13-year Major Leaguer Jose Lima, who signed with the Armada in late March.