Taguchi sharp in minor league debut for triple-A Memphis

Taguchi sharp in minor league debut for triple-A Memphis

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - St. Louis Cardinals rookie So Taguchi, who was assigned to the Cardinals' triple-A affiliate in Memphis, hits an RBI single to left in the second inning of a game against the Norfolk Mets in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 27. Taguchi went 3-for-4 in his first game in the minor league. (MLB)

Nomo sent to minor leagues by N.Y. Mets

Nomo sent to minor leagues by N.Y. Mets

The New York Mets releases struggling Japanese right-hander Hideo Nomo on March 24 by sending him to triple-A minor league team Norfolk of the International League. The 30-year-old Nomo has 72 hours to decide whether to accept the assignment or declare himself a free agent. The photo shows Nomo getting in a car after practice the same day.

Taguchi sharp in minor league debut for triple-A Memphis

Taguchi sharp in minor league debut for triple-A Memphis

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - St. Louis Cardinals rookie So Taguchi, who was assigned to the Cardinals' triple-A affiliate in Memphis, hits an RBI single to left in the second inning of a game against the Norfolk Mets in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 27. Taguchi went 3-for-4 in his first game in the minor league. (MLB)

Nomo sent to minor leagues by N.Y. Mets

Nomo sent to minor leagues by N.Y. Mets

The New York Mets releases struggling Japanese right-hander Hideo Nomo on March 24 by sending him to triple-A minor league team Norfolk of the International League. The 30-year-old Nomo has 72 hours to decide whether to accept the assignment or declare himself a free agent. The photo shows Nomo getting in a car after practice the same day.