(2)Japan's pro baseball teams kick off spring training

NAGO, Japan - Tsuyoshi Shinjo, who joined the Nippon Ham Fighters after returning from the major leagues, gives his autographs to the fans in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb. 1. He drew much of the media attention as his new teammates began their preseason training under manager Trey Hillman.

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