Baseball: Orix pitcher Hirano to become international free agent

Baseball: Orix pitcher Hirano to become international free agent

Yoshihisa Hirano of the Orix Buffaloes pitches against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Sapporo Dome on Sept. 17, 2017. Hirano submitted paperwork on Nov. 7 to exercise his right to file for international free agency and explore opportunities in the major leagues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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