Infielder Kokubo re-signs with Yomiuri

Infielder Kokubo re-signs with Yomiuri

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants infielder Hiroki Kokubo speaks at a press conference after signing a 300 million yen deal for the 2006 season on Dec. 27. ''I am very satisfied,'' said the 34-year-old Kokubo, who will captain the Central League team in the 2006 season.

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