Sports Hochi is reporting that 30-year-old Shuchi Murata is planning on exercising his FA option.  He is also quoted as saying, "I want to think of all 12 NPB teams being on on the same level.  I want to speak to any teams that [feel they] need me.  I would like to win a championship."

Naoyuki Shimizu most likely won't exercise his option and will remain with the team.  Takayuki Shinohara is also expected to stay put.

UPDATE @ 11:52pm - Sponichi is reporting that Murata could file for free agency as early as the 24th (a day after Yokohama's fan appreciation day).

UPDATE 11/22 @ 6:12pm - Sanspo is reporting Murata will file on the 25th.

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