Ogasawara to test free agent waters

Ogasawara to test free agent waters

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters infielder Michihiro Ogasawara (file photo), the Pacific League's home run and RBI title winner, said Nov. 5 he will file for free agency and decide his course of action for next season.

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