Taguchi refuses Hanshin, to join the Cardinals

Taguchi refuses Hanshin, to join the Cardinals

OSAKA, Japan - Free agent So Taguchi, regarded as one of the finest-fielding outfielders in Japanese baseball, speaks at a news conference at an Osaka hotel Jan. 9 after turning down an offer from the Hanshin Tigers and opting to join the St. Louis Cardinals.

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