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Sano, Tanishige, and Kawajiri

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Sano, Tanishige, and Kawajiri
About 2 years ago there were rumors of Shigeki Sano, Motonobu Tanishige, and Tetsuro Kawajiri coming to MLB. Sano appearantly didn't make the Dodgers' roster so he went on to play somewhere else. Just wondering if any possibilities of those three players coming to the MLB within the next year or two.

Also, is Norihiro Nakamura going to retire as a NPB player?
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Re: Sano, Tanishige, and Kawajiri
[ Author: PLNara | Posted: Jan 6, 2004 12:37 PM | HT Fan ]

Tanishige worked out for the Mariners (and I believe the Tigers), but was politely sent home. He has since signed with Chunichi and enjoyed two productive seasons. I doubt we'll ever see him in MLB.

Kawajiri's request to be posted was denied by Hanshin, and he subsequently hasn't spent a full season at ichi-gun since 2001. He was traded to Kintetsu a few months ago, and should be given the chance to revive his career. He's not getting any younger, so it's also unlikely that he'll ever pitch in MLB.

Nakamura had knee surgery in the off-season and has begun rehab on it. I believe he will be ready by opening day. Look for him to have a bounce-back season.
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