On the 5th, Softbank Hawks held a sake barrel opening ceremony at Mizuho PayPay to mark the start of the new year. Team Chairman Sadaharu Oh (85) was absent due to poor health. CBO Kenji Jojima (49), who attended the event in traditional Japanese attire and a top hat, cheerfully explained about Chairman Oh's health, "I haven't spoken to him directly, but he's fine. Once baseball starts, he'll bounce back with incredible vitality." According to a team source, he was taking care to rest after catching a cold. CBO Jojima emphasized, "I think The Hawks will be more proactive than any of the 12 teams, both before and after the season begins," as they aim for their third consecutive league championship. He also expressed a desire to strengthen their team going forward.
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・ [Draft] After receiving a congratulatory greeting from Softbank Hawks CBO Jojima, Sasaki Rintaro said, "Right now I'm concentrating fully on my university classes and next year's season."
