Royals designate Nomo
Published 4/20/2008 at Red Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com
OAKLAND, Calif. - Hideo Nomo's pitching career might be over.
The Kansas City Royals have designated the right-hander for assignment to make room for callup Luke Hochevar.
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Hideo Nomo's pitching career might be over. The Kansas City Royals have designated the right-hander for assignment to make room for callup Luke Hochevar. Nomo is among the Japanese pioneers in the major leagues. He was trying to make a comeback at the age of 39 after having elbow surgery in 2006.Well. That Sucked.
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The Kansas City Royals designated Hideo Nomo for assignment to make room for callup Luke Hochevar.
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