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Mr. Baseball
I'll tell you what, after 3 years of Japanese baseball, that movie [Mr. Baseball] is not so out dated. It's very close still to this day. I don't know about the Pacific League too much, but it's not too far off overall!

Baseball in America has changed big time! I'd be happy to tell you the difference. I may have a book in the works, and it'll be very pro NPB.
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Re: Mr. Baseball
[ Author: Martin | Posted: Feb 17, 2004 10:15 PM | SL Fan ]

Hello Alan,

I have seen the movie Mr. Baseball and was quiet surprised about their training techniques. In the past, players used to practice so hard that they were too tired to compete during games. How was it when you were in Japan? Is training (camp) still very hard?

It would be great if you would write about your baseball experience in Japan. I would certainly buy the book.

Good luck with your baseball career, hope to see you back in Japan some day.

Matin
Re: Mr. Baseball
[ Author: Guest: Alan Newman | Posted: Feb 20, 2004 6:04 PM ]

Actually a lot hasn't really changed, but some teams have updated the program. Yakult is a very American style team. I loved the fact that they don't pannic when the smallest thing goes wrong!
Re: Mr. Baseball
[ Author: Martin | Posted: Feb 20, 2004 9:30 PM | SL Fan ]

Hello Alan,

Could you please give us some differences between MLB and NPB? I'm thinking about differences in practice, game attitude, coaching, team spirit, the fans, the stadiums, travelling, etc.

I, and I think many more people, would be very happy if you could give us some more information.

Thank you in advance for your reply.

Martin
Re: Mr. Baseball
[ Author: Guest: McGarry | Posted: Sep 1, 2004 3:58 AM ]

Allan, where are you at? Call or e-mail me.
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