Notes: Yabuta signing a signal by KC

 
The signing of relief pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta is a strong signal that the Royals are eager to be a factor in the Asian market. Royals general manager Dayton Moore made that clear on Thursday at a news conference held to introduce Yabuta to Kansas City. [link]

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