The retirement ceremony for Rakuten and Takero Okajima outfielder, who announced their retirement at the end of this season, was held after the Seibu game (Rakuten mobile) on March 4, and messages were delivered from their former teammates who fought together.
The Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka said, "The first time we won as a battery was a very memorable event," while Yakult head coach Motohiro Shima asked the fans in the stands to chant "Takuro!". Matsui Kazuo thanked him, saying, "Thank you so much for your hard work over the past 14 years," and DeNA's second-division wall chief, infield defense, and base coach Kazuya Fujita choked up with tears as he said, "Thank you..." Okajima's eyes were also moist as he watched on the stadium's large screen.
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