Hanshin gives Igawa go-ahead to try out in majors

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers pitcher Kei Igawa (R) and Toshihiro Makita, president of the Central League baseball club, shake hands during a press conference in Osaka on Nov. 10 after the club gave Igawa the green light to try for the major leagues through the so-called posting system.

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