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
A longtime proponent of expanding the game internationally, Lucchino is leaving for China on Monday with a delegation from the commissioner's office. They'll meet with government officials, visit the Olympic baseball venue and take in a couple of China Baseball League games while trying to determine whether - how soon, really - a major league team could play exhibitions there.
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[Full Article: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2007-05-25-195314505_x.htm]