Bobby Rose, a former Yokohama BayStars infielder, pulled out of a deal to play for the Chiba Lotte Marines for the upcoming season on Wednesday.
Rose, who had already signed a one-year, 80 million yen deal with the Pacific League club, appeared frustrated, citing his difficulty in readjusting to the game after a two-year hiatus.
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