Pitcher Kei Igawa left for New York on Monday to attend a news conference to mark his signing with the New York Yankees.
In keeping with Yankees rules, he cut his trademark long hair. "I feel refreshed," he said. The 27-year-old Igawa and the Yankees completed their $20 million, five-year contract late last month after weeks of negotiation.
The Yankees planned a news conference Monday to introduce Igawa. He will return to Japan on Thursday.
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