Indians, closer Kobayashi agree to deal (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

The Cleveland Indians became the latest team to tap into Japan's talented pitching pool, agreeing Tuesday to a two-year contract with free agent closer Masahide Kobayashi. The deal for Kobayashi, who has recorded at least 20 saves in each of the past seven seasons, includes a club option for 2010. The 33-year-old spent the past nine seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines, currently managed by Bobby...

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