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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns went to Japan before the winter meetings to speak with free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and his family.
"I think it demonstrates Steve's commitment to do everything he possibly can to bring players to New York," Stearns said Wednesday as the winter meetings ended.
A 25-year-old right-hander, Yamamoto was 16-6 with a 1.21 ERA this season for the Orix Buffaloes of Japan's Pacific League. He had 169 strikeouts and 28 walks in 164 innings. Major League Baseball teams have until Jan.