Kudo meets reporters in front of his home

Kudo meets reporters in front of his home

FUKUOKA, Japan - Free agent Kimiyasu Kudo meets reporters in front of his house in Fukuoka on Dec. 11 after having talks with Yomiuri Giants manager Shigeo Nagashima. Nagashima paid a visit to the home of Kudo who had led the Daiei Hawks to the Pacific League pennant this season, in a further attempt to convince the pitcher to sign with the Central League team.

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