Indians sign Japanese closer to 2-year deal

 
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The Indians looked to the Far East to bolster their bullpen, signing Japanese right-hander Masahide Kobayashi to a two-year contract with a club option for 2010. Kobayashi made history as the first Japanese professional ever signed to a major-league contract by Cleveland.
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