Slugger Nakamura leaves for U.S. in bid for MLB move

Slugger Nakamura leaves for U.S. in bid for MLB move

OSAKA, Japan - Orix Buffaloes infielder Norihiro Nakamura, who has expressed his hopes to play in the major leagues next season, leaves Kansai International Airport for the United States on Dec. 4 to demonstrate his capabilities in front of major league scouts. ''I want them to watch my defensive skills and it will be good if I can show them how good I am in fielding,'' said Nakamura, who is scheduled to stay in the United States for about two weeks. (Kyodo)

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