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Hideo Nomo - 2008
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kansascity.com - 1/4/2008
Royals sign veteran Japanese pitcher Nomo
— kansascity.com — Nomo-Mania — or, at least, what’s left of it — is coming to the Royals. Hideo Nomo... , the 1995 National League Rookie of the Year, announced on his personal, Japanese-language Web site that he has agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with Kansas City ... (more) Royals sign veteran Japanese pitcher Nomo

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afp.google.com - 7/17/2008
Japanese pitcher Hideo Nomo retires
— afp.google.com — 4 hours ago TOKYO (AFP) Japanese right-handed pitcher Hideo Nomo, who won National League Rookie of the... Year honours in 1995, on Thursday announced his retirement from baseball. The 39-year-old Nomo, who pitched two no-hitters in the US Major ... (more) Japanese pitcher Hideo Nomo retires

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blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 5/20/2008
Lester Spins No-No
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Congratulations to Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester, who tonight was the 18th Boston Red Sox pitcher... to pitch a no hitter... (more) Lester Spins No-No

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blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 3/12/2008
Nomomania!!
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — The smell of fresh cut grass, the crack of the bat, the sound of two guys in... Japanese headbands screaming about a 40 year old Hideo Nomo: some things happen every spring. (more) Nomomania!!

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dugoutcentral.com - 3/19/2008
Japanese Veterans Shouldn’t Be Eligible for ROY
— dugoutcentral.com — Comparison between NPB and MLB to determine if NPM is truly a "major league".... (more) Japanese Veterans Shouldn’t Be Eligible for ROY

Comments vote down DaveKingman DaveKingman posted 3/19/2008posted this
No Mo’ Nomo!
seamheads.com - 7/20/2008
No Mo’ Nomo!
— seamheads.com — In case you missed it this week, Hideo Nomo decided to hang it up at 39 years... old. After a two year absence from the Majors, Nomo attempted a comeback with the Kansas City Royals and after three relief appearances was released. In honor of his retirement, Seamheads presents 10* things you might not have known about Hideo Nomo: 1. Hideo Nomo was the first Japanese-born Japanese Leaguer ... (more) No Mo’ Nomo!

Comments vote down m_taylor13 m_taylor13 posted 7/20/2008posted this
Saynara Hideo Nomo
deuceofdavenport.com - 7/18/2008
Saynara Hideo Nomo
— deuceofdavenport.com — Turn off the lights. There will be no mo' Nomo for you. Hideo Nomo is hanging it... up after four years in Japan and 13 years in the majors over here. He was the Tony Batista of pitchers with your tornado delivery. At least he can say that he was better than The Fat Toad of New York . (more) Saynara Hideo Nomo

Comments vote down chimprage chimprage posted 7/18/2008posted this
Hideo Nomo Is Back! … sorta
larrybrownsports.com - 1/5/2008
Hideo Nomo Is Back! … sorta
— larrybrownsports.com — I got pretty pumped up recently when it was announced that the Dodgers would be bringing Chan... Ho Park in for a look during Spring Training. As you could imagine, I was equally stoked to hear that Hideo Nomo would be given an opportunity to make a ... (more) Hideo Nomo Is Back! … sorta

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mlive.com - 4/20/2008
Royals designate Nomo
— mlive.com — 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. (more) Royals designate Nomo

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blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 4/21/2008
No Mo' Nomo?
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — In news that can best be described as "surprising to nobody," the Kansas City Royals have released... right-hander Hideo Nomo... (more) No Mo' Nomo?

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Hideo Nomo retires - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com - 7/17/2008
Hideo Nomo retires - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — Hideo Nomo, who opened doors for Japanese players to come to the major leagues with his groundbreaking... move to the Dodgers in 1995, announced his retirement today on his official website. Nomo, 39, pitched in three games this season for the Kansas ... (more) Hideo Nomo retires - Los Angeles Times

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Hideo Nomo Retires
firenedcollettinow.com - 7/18/2008
Hideo Nomo Retires
— firenedcollettinow.com — Hideo Nomo retired last night, but I get the feeling that a lot of people didn't even... know he was still trying to pitch. I also know people think it's sad when old players continue to try and play when their skills have deteriorated, but I think it's pretty cool that he loves the game so much that he continued to try anyway. As one of my... (more) Hideo Nomo Retires

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npbtracker.com - 11/24/2008
Details on Boston’s Offer to Tazawa
— npbtracker.com — Sponichi has published a detailed account of the contract Boston offered to Junichi Tazawa. The article also... quotes ”They want me to come over, and I understand how I can develop. I feel like it’s a good team”. Nikkan Sports is ... (more) Details on Boston’s Offer to Tazawa

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npbtracker.com - 11/24/2008
Details on Boston’s Offer to Tazawa
— npbtracker.com — I think if the Red Sox get him it will be one of the smartest moves in... past years in all of Major league baseball. If you remember, Hideo Nomo was discouraged by the Japanese leagues and media when he first came over and was shunned in that country ... (more) Details on Boston’s Offer to Tazawa

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afp.google.com - 1/4/2008
Hideo Nomo to play minor league baseball for Kansas City Royals
— afp.google.com — 4 hours ago TOKYO (AFP) Hideo Nomo, who once blazed a trail for Japanese players heading to... the US major leagues, said Friday he had signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. More than a decade after his major league debut, the ... (more) Hideo Nomo to play minor league baseball for Kansas City ...

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mlive.com - 1/4/2008
Royals sign ex-Tiger Nomo to minor league contract
— mlive.com — Hideo Nomo is getting another shot at pitching in America. The trailblazing Japanese right-hander signed a minor... league deal with the Kansas City Royals that includes an invitation to spring training next month. The 39-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since 2005 and made seven starts in the Venezuelan Winter League in 2006. (more) Royals sign ex-Tiger Nomo to minor league contract

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canadianpress.google.com - 1/6/2008
Veteran pitcher Hideo Nomo signs minor league deal with Kansas City Royals
— canadianpress.google.com — 2 days ago TOKYO - Hideo Nomo is getting another shot at pitching in America. The trailblazing... Japanese right-hander signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals that includes an invitation to spring training next month. The 39-year-old ... (more) Veteran pitcher Hideo Nomo signs minor league deal with ...

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kansascity.com - 4/5/2008
Royals add Hideo Nomo to big-league roster
— kansascity.com — Veteran right-hander Hideo Nomo completed his long-shot odyssey to return to the big leagues Saturday morning when... the Royals purchased his contract from short-season Idaho Falls. (more) Royals add Hideo Nomo to big-league roster

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sports.espn.go.com - 4/5/2008
Nomo nears MLB return as Royals buy contract
— sports.espn.go.com — Hideo Nomo took another step toward returning the major leagues when Kansas City purchased the right-hander's contract... from its Idaho Falls club on Saturday. (more) Nomo nears MLB return as Royals buy contract

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kansascity.com - 4/21/2008
Nomo cleared from roster for Luke Hochevar
— kansascity.com — OAKLAND, Calif. | Hideo Nomo's long-shot comeback attempt came to a likely end Sunday morning when he... was designated for assignment by the Royals in order to clear roster space for Luke Hochevar. (more) Nomo cleared from roster for Luke Hochevar

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