Pedraza Heads to USA for Treatment
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Pedraza Released
[ Author: Kiyoshi | Posted: Jun 17, 2003 12:52 AM
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The June 17, 2003 Japan Times reports that Rodney Pedraza was released by the Yomiuri Giants. American doctors said that Pedraza needed right shoulder surgery that would entail at least six months of rehabilitation.
Rodney was a four time All-Star and had racked 117 saves for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks before signing with the Giants for 2003.
[westbaystars: Nikkan Sports states that Pedraza was released on waivers. I don't personally see what difference waivers is as compared to any other method of release, but I've gotten a number of queries in the past about whether a player was released on waivers or not.]
Rodney was a four time All-Star and had racked 117 saves for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks before signing with the Giants for 2003.
[westbaystars: Nikkan Sports states that Pedraza was released on waivers. I don't personally see what difference waivers is as compared to any other method of release, but I've gotten a number of queries in the past about whether a player was released on waivers or not.]
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[westbaystars: Nikkan Sports further reports that it is highly likely that Pedraza will most likely be released. In the mean time, the Giants are close to signing Julio Santana (AAA Phillies organization) as a set-upper.]