Kanemoto to become free agent, sought by Hanshin

Kanemoto to become free agent, sought by Hanshin

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Hiroshima Carp outfielder Tomoaki Kanemoto speaks at a news conference in Hiroshima on Oct. 31 on his decision to leave his club in order to exercise his right as free agent. Baseball officials said the slugger is targeted by the Hanshin Tigers, Central League club based in Osaka.

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