Nishioka turns down $3million, requests release
Sept 30, 2012 12:09:56 GMT -8
Post by thejet on Sept 30, 2012 12:09:56 GMT -8
Tsuyoshi Nishioka says goodbye to a guaranteed $3.25 million, requests release from Twins
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"... he told the Minnesota Twins on Friday that they could keep the $3.25 million the team still owed him if it released him from his contract."
"I would like to thank the Twins organization for helping me fulfill my dream of playing in Major League Baseball. I take full responsibility for my performance, which was below my own expectations. At this time, I have made the decision that it is time to part ways. I have no regrets and know that only through struggle can a person grow stronger. I appreciate all the support the team and the fans in Minnesota and Rochester have shown me. Arigatou gozaimasu (Thank you very much)."
Yahoo Sports
Link: sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/tsuyoshi-nishioka-says-goodbye-guaranteed-3-25-million-194306372--mlb.html
"... he told the Minnesota Twins on Friday that they could keep the $3.25 million the team still owed him if it released him from his contract."
"I would like to thank the Twins organization for helping me fulfill my dream of playing in Major League Baseball. I take full responsibility for my performance, which was below my own expectations. At this time, I have made the decision that it is time to part ways. I have no regrets and know that only through struggle can a person grow stronger. I appreciate all the support the team and the fans in Minnesota and Rochester have shown me. Arigatou gozaimasu (Thank you very much)."