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...guests. We don't want to do anything to offend our hosts. We just want to solidify our base in Japan with fan clubs and small promotions." But the Bosox and A's visit was anything but small. It featured appearances by two of Japan's chief exports: Boston starter Daisuke ("Dice-K") Matsuzaka and his teammate, reliever Hideki Okajima. Furthermore, MLB is in the middle of a six-year $275 million TV contract with Japan's largest advertising firm, Dentsu. Japan's monolithic broadcaster NHK meanwhile has just has announced plans to continue its heavy coverage of American baseball...
...been pitching by committee. After Madick—the clear top starter—things are a little blurry. While deep in terms of number, there are some question marks in the pitching staff.The most important question is how quickly last year’s second and third starters, sophomore Dana Roberts and senior Amanda Watkins, will get healthy.Watkins, who has gotten some work in during the first two tournaments, is slowly making her way back after spending the fall walking around with her foot in a boot. A starter since her freshman year, Watkins has the opportunity to make...
...fully. News of a full-strength Haviland is sure to disappoint Ancient Eight hitters as they get in this spring’s first swings—the 2006 Ivy League Pitcher of the year has firmly established his place as one of the conference’s elite starters. And on a team with a fair number of question marks, Haviland at the top of the rotation is one sure thing.“The kid wants it,” Walsh says of his senior starter. “I don’t know...
...will be stepping into the starting spot quite yet. First he must regain his eye for the strike zone, a task on which Cole and new pitching coach Aaron Landes have been working.“For [Cole], it’s about throwing strikes,” senior starter Shawn Haviland says. “When he does, he’s the most dominant pitcher in the league, bar none.” Despite the lurking question about the fourth starter, the squad remains confident that the position will settle itself.“With the three...
...position.“They both have pretty positive attitudes,” Kerper says. “If I ask them to do something, they respond very well.”While Bowers and Macadam practice in the infield, Henderson has emerged as the clear starter in left field. “She’s the fastest player on the team,” Allard says. “She’s making an impact already.” The lefty hitter has impressed teammates as well.“It is great to have a freshman...