Hisanori Takahashi was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday and will be allowed to negotiate with other teams beginning on November 2.  Takahashi would like to continue pitching in the Majors next season.  Source: Sponichi 10/31/2012

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Yoshinori Tateyama would like to continue playing in the US next year.  He is currently working out in Texas.  Source: Sponichi 11/1/2012

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The Orix Buffaloes are planning to look into both Takahashi and Tateyama.  Source: Nikkan Sports 11/1/2012