Ramirez aiming to play for another Japanese club

Ramirez aiming to play for another Japanese club

TOKYO, Japan - Alex Ramirez of the Yomiuri Giants waves at Narita airport near Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2011, ahead of his departure for the United States. The 37-year-old Venezuelan slugger, who aims to part ways with the Central League club, told reporters at the airport the same day he is hoping to continue his baseball career in Japan.

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