Ex-Toronto pitcher Nakamura aims for career in Japan

Ex-Toronto pitcher Nakamura aims for career in Japan

CHIBA, Japan - Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Michael Yoshihide Nakamura takes part in a tryout of the Lotte Marines on Nov. 6 as he attempts to play in Japan. A Japanese national, Nakamura is required to join the Nov. 17 amateur draft for an opportunity to play in Japanese baseball.

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