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Daily Sports – Where is Arias Now?

Daily Sports – Where is Arias Now?

Whenever a new manager takes over the reins of the Hanshin Tigers chariot, the media seems to find every last one of his ex-teammates to ask their thoughts on how they think he will fare. Who would have thought that asking George Arias this question would result in a desire to join the coaching staff?

Toreba no Toraba – Okinawa Beckons

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,…

Daily Sports – Where is Murton Now?

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…

Toreba no Toraba: Proficiently Tigerific

Toreba no Toraba: Proficiently Tigerific

Original Article (also written by T-Ray) can be Found Here デイリースポーツの記事はこちら There’s some validity to people boasting that the proof of their Hanshin Tigers fandom is in their fan club membership. But then, all that really requires is a few hundred yen a month, and if you attend enough games, your investment pays for itself…

Toreba no Toraba: Home Away from Home

Toreba no Toraba: Home Away from Home

Daily Sports Article (in Japanese) Here “I’m home!” That is to say, I returned “home” to Canada for a few weeks, and now I’m back “home” in Japan. And the Hanshin Tigers are also about to make their return “home” to Koshien Stadium (where they are playing 17-25-1 ball). It was hard to watch baseball…