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Baseball star may become 'free agent'
Baseball player Shuichi Murata has confirmed he is considering leaving the Yokohama BayStars All-Stars.
Mr Murata said that he may not renew his contract and could be looking to play elsewhere, despite playing with the team since 2003, reports the Japan Times.
The batter explained: "It's difficult to make a decision like this in a week, when you've spent eight years working to earn the right.
"I wouldn't rule out (not becoming a free agent) completely, but unless you exercise your rights, you have so little time to think things through."
He has hit 26 home runs and must now make a decision within seven working days of the Japan Series ending.
Japan Times also reports that Yokohama BayStars player Seiichi Uchikawa has confirmed he will become a free agent and remains undecided if he will stay with the team or consider a move to a rival.
Written by Mark Smith.
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Mr Murata said that he may not renew his contract and could be looking to play elsewhere, despite playing with the team since 2003, reports the Japan Times.
The batter explained: "It's difficult to make a decision like this in a week, when you've spent eight years working to earn the right.
"I wouldn't rule out (not becoming a free agent) completely, but unless you exercise your rights, you have so little time to think things through."
He has hit 26 home runs and must now make a decision within seven working days of the Japan Series ending.
Japan Times also reports that Yokohama BayStars player Seiichi Uchikawa has confirmed he will become a free agent and remains undecided if he will stay with the team or consider a move to a rival.
Written by Mark Smith.
Related news stories:
US baseball official criticises Japanese players (17th December 2010)
Hoshino rules out managing national baseball team (9th September 2008)
Suzuki breaks Major League Baseball record (15th September 2009)
Baseball world hails Nomo as he announces retirement (18th July 2008)
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