Lotte manager Saburo attended a meeting of the managers of the 12 teams held at a hotel in Tokyo on the 20th.

Regarding the change in the format of the Climax Series (CS), which was on the agenda, he said, "I think everyone has their own opinion. I'll just follow the rules. I don't care what they are," indicating his intention to follow the decision.

Regarding tie-breakers, he commented based on his experience, "When I was a farm team manager, I had the opportunity to experience a runner on first base, and it was very interesting, so I was wondering when it would be implemented, but it hasn't been implemented yet." Regarding the expanded base, he shared his personal opinion, saying, "I don't think it will have much of an impact. I think it will be possible without any changes."