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kcudah kcudah posted 4/20/2008 from www.mlive.com [flag]
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. [link]

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