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Podcast Episode 19

Podcast Episode 19

Host T-Ray holds a special interview with a Hiroshima Carp fan and recaps the spring training camp down in Okinawa. Check the Okinawa Spring Training Roster here: https://www.thehanshintigers.com/2016/01/23/spring-training-roster-announced/ Opening song – 君は君だけ – Kimi wa Kimi dake (Hakugaijin) Closing song – 夕焼け – Yuuyake (Ukulele Punk Girl) Recorded on February 27, 2016 Got any questions or comments?…

Spring Training Days 1-6 — Pitchers

It was great to see many of the players up closely during the first week of spring training down in Okinawa last week. After terrible bouts with illness, I am finally ready to start processing what I saw and share it with you all. Part 1 was about the fielders (catchers excluded), this one will…

Spring Training Days 1-6 — Fielders

I was in Okinawa for the first week of spring training, but needed a day of recovery on February 4th. The players started on February 1st and are slated to bring things to a close on the 28th before returning to Kansai on February 29th. This session will look at the fielders, the next one at pitchers…

Day 2 – Spring Training Bullpen Video

Here’s a brief look at some of the bullpen pitching I watched over the first couple of days at spring training. Apparently Kyuji Fujikawa was the first man in the pen on Day 1, and then on Day 2 it was Akifumi Takahashi. But once again, Atsushi Nohmi blows everyone away with his work ethic….

Podcast Episode 18

Host T-Ray talks about which players he will try to keep an eye on during spring training in Okinawa, which starts Monday, February 1. Check the Okinawa Spring Training Roster here: https://www.thehanshintigers.com/2016/01/23/spring-training-roster-announced/ Check the highlights from Shintaro Yokota and Naomasa Yohkawa here: https://www.thehanshintigers.com/2016/01/24/two-to-watch-in-2016/ Opening song – 君は君だけ – Kimi wa Kimi dake (Hakugaijin) Closing song –…

Spring Training Roster Announced

I’m really excited to be heading to Okinawa for the first week of spring training! Here is a list of the players who will be joining me down south. (Those not here will take part in the farm team camp in Aki, Kochi.) Pitchers Daiki Enokida, Atsushi Nohmi, Yuta Iwasada, Kyuji Fujikawa, Shintaro Fujinami, Minoru…

Offseason Report 8: Camp Roster Announced!

Offseason Report 8: Camp Roster Announced!

Spring Training begins on February 1st in Ginoza, Okinawa and finishes on the 25th. The Tigers have announced the 38 players who will take part in this camp. Other players, either of their own volition or club orders, will train with the minor league affiliate team in Aki City, Kochi. Here are the 38: Pitchers: Daiki…