Koji Uehara, who appeared on the popular 'Sports Goikenban' segment of the program 'Sunday Morning' (TBS network) broadcast on the 8th, commented on Seibu Lions' Kona Takahashi, who is exercising his international free agent rights.

Mr. Uehara, who has a relationship with Takahashi, prefaced his remarks by saying, 'We haven't talked about a transfer yet,' but noted, 'He has the advantage of being able to choose for himself, as he can negotiate both in Japan and overseas,' showing interest in Takahashi's future moves.