Yakult manager Furuta to step down, end playing career

Yakult manager Furuta to step down, end playing career

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows player-manager Atsuya Furuta tells reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 19 he will step down as manager and also end his playing career at the end of the season.

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