Twins Release Tsuyoshi Nishioka
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The Twins announced that they have unconditionally released Tsuyoshi Nishioka
at the infielder's request. Nishioka had been under contract for 2013, but he
will relieve the Twins of the $3.25MM remaining on his contract. Nishioka
thanked his fans and the Twins in a statement released by the team.
"I take full responsibility for my performance which was below my own
expectations," Nishioka said. "At this time, I have made the decision that it
is time to part ways. I have no regrets and know that only through struggle
can a person grow stronger."
Nishioka signed a three-year contract with the Twins before the 2011 season.
The Twins are no longer responsible for his $3MM salary in 2013 or for the
$250K buyout on his contract.