Japanese all-star left handed pitcher Kazuhisa Ishii wears his Los
Angeles Dodgers jersey and cap as he stands on the mound at Dodger
stadium after a news conference, February 8, 2002 in Los Angeles,
announcing his coming to terms with the Dodgers for a four year
contract to pitch for the team. Ishii, 28, had been with the Yakult
Swallows in Japan. REUTERS/Fred Prouser

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