Marte Meets the Press
New infielder Jefry Marte arrived in Japan on January 28 and met with the press today. Here are some of the questions he faced and the answers he gave.
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Month: January 2019
“PJ” Johnson, “Satelite” Garcia Meet the Press
Pierce Johnson and Onelki Garcia had press conferences at team headquarters in Nishinomiya on the 28th. Here is a translation of the Q & A session after they were introduced.
Toreba no Toraba – Okinawa Beckons
Japanese version on Daily Sports here / デイリースポーツのコラムはこちら Spring training! Yes, I know… it’s still winter. Snow monkeys are still bathing in hot springs. Polar bears are still snoring. Birds are still suntanning down south. Not to worry, feathered friends! The felines are flying south to Okinawa and will join you in paradise soon! Ah,…
Top 10 Players With Something to Prove
There’s too much talent on this roster for the team to have finished 2018 in last. And now in 2019, a lot of guys have a lot to prove to coaches, fans, and themselves. Whose comeback means the most to the team? Read on…
Haraguchi: Colorectal Cancer, Surgery Soon
Catcher Fumihito Haraguchi found out late last year that he has been diagnosed with cancer. In a message to fans, he has vowed that he will beat it and make it back to baseball. More here.
2019 Spring Training Information
Here’s all you need to know (for now) about the upcoming month of spring practices, practice games, rosters, and more!
Top 10 Prospects in 2019
You know the best, but now it’s time for you to know the rest! These are ten guys who could be “the best” in a few years’ time. Get to know them now!
Lu Finishes Military Training, Ready for 2019
Original article can be seen here 元の記事はこちら Hanshin pitcher Yen-Ching Lu (22) completed two weeks of compulsory military training in December in his home country, Taiwan. A team representative reported to the press on the 14th that “he did his training, finished it, and will be able to attend spring camp in February without any…
Ken Watanabe Talks 2018 and 2019 Tigers
As featured in the January 2019 edition of Monthly Tigers magazine, Ken Watanabe talks about what he thinks went wrong in 2018, why he has hope for 2019, and more. (Only the baseball parts have been translated here, though the whole interview is interesting.)
Daily Sports – Where is Murton Now?
Original Article in Daily Sports HERE 元の記事はこちら It’s that time of year when Hanshin reloads its roster. Players come and players go, and the expectations on new import talent is sky-high. The way things have gone lately, one can’t help but reminisce fondly on the days when Matt Murton was in the heart of the…