Kimura calls it quits
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Kimura calls it quits
by John E. Gibson (Nov 10, 2009)
Takuya Kimura, the Giants' 37-year-old utility player, announced his retirement after the Series' victory.
Kimura, who was drafted by Nippon Ham in 1991 and went to Hiroshima in 1995, batted a career-high .293 in 2008. He collected 1,049 hits in 1.523 games.
"After winning it all, I have both feelings of happiness and relief," Kimura said at a press conference after the game.
Kimura is expected to stay on with the Giants as a coach.
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