Kyodo News
Feb 16, 2008
SURPRISE, Arizona — Veteran right-hander Hideo Nomo began his bid Thursday for a comeback to the big leagues with the Kansas City Royals as spring training got under way with eight different major league clubs. The 39-year-old Nomo joined teammate and former Lotte Marines right-hander Yasuhiko Yabuta at the camp, where newly appointed manager Trey Hillman takes the reins after leading the Nippon Ham Fighters to two consecutive Pacific League titles in Japan.
Nomo, who has compiled a 123-109 record in 11 seasons in the majors, is taking part in the Royals' spring training as a non-roster invitee after signing a minor league deal with the club last month. It will be an uphill battle for Nomo after a two-year hiatus from the majors. One concern is the condition of his right elbow since undergoing surgery in 2006 and the strength of his right shoulder, which was operated on in 2003.
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