This is a site about Pro Yakyu (Japanese Baseball), not about who the next player to go over to MLB is. It's a community of Pro Yakyu fans who have come together to share their knowledge and opinions with the world. It's a place to follow teams and individuals playing baseball in Japan (and Asia), and to learn about Japanese (and Asian) culture through baseball.
It is my sincere hope that once you learn a bit about what we're about here that you will join the community of contributors.
Michael Westbay
(aka westbaystars)
Founder
1999: Chunichi Dragons
2000: Yomiuri Giants
2001: Yakult Swallows
2002: Yomiuri Giants
2003: Hanshin Tigers
Amazingly, 5 different teams have won the Central League pennant in the last 6 years. Even with the presence of Watanabe owner and his money, it seems like the Central League is proving that teams with smaller payrolls can also win. It's amazing how so many different teams can win the pennant, and it shows that, in the recent past, no one team has dominated the league, (although the Giants usually do end up in the A-Class) It'll be even more interesting if the Hiroshima Carp actually give the Giants a run at the pennant next year.
Anyone think that there are any rotations out there that can stop the Giants' lineup from going crazy? (Giants can potentially put up a lineup in which all 8 position players, including the catcher, can hit at least 20 home runs!)