On the 19th, Seibu Lions owner Takashi Goto sent his support to pitcher Tatsuya Imai, who is using the posting system to try his hand at the majors.
He spoke to the press after the owners' meeting held at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in Tokyo's Minato Ward. The team applied for Imai to be posted to MLB through the NPB, and by this day, all MLB teams had been notified. "He has done a solid job as a pillar of pitcher over the past few years. As the team sending him off, I hope he will do his best," he said, offering words of encouragement.
pitcher Mitsunari Takahashi, who is also aiming to transfer to the majors via the posting system alongside Imai, is also expected to apply in the near future. While there is a possibility that the team's strength will be reduced without the two ace-level pitcher, the owner expressed his hopes for strengthening pitcher. It is essential that each player improve their level in preparation for spring training on February 1st next year. With that in mind, the front office will take the lead in acquiring foreign pitcher and other such efforts."
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