Free-agent Nakamura set to turn down move to Giants

OSAKA, Japan - Yomiuri Giants general manager Makoto Doi (L) talks with Norihiro Nakamura, who became a free agent in the off-season, at a hotel in Osaka's Kita Ward on Nov. 25. After the meeting, Nakamura, former slugger of the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes, indicated he will turn down a move to the Giants. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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