Postponement of the opening of professional baseball The reaction of each team manager March 10 15:09
This is the response of the managers of each baseball team regarding the postponement of the opening of professional baseball due to the spread of the new coronavirus.
DeNA Ramirez Director
DeNA coach Ramirez said, "I think we've taken the time to discuss and make this decision, and it's easy to see that given the situation, we have to wait for a call when it will begin. I think. "
He also said that he would proceed with the coordination before the opening date was decided. "I don't have any particular concerns. I don't know when the opening game will take place. I think. "
He said, "I felt that the presence of the fans was important again when I played the game with the spectators. I really want to play the game with the fans, but I want them to understand this situation and be patient." .
Director Hanshin Yano
Hanshin coach Yano Yota said, "It's honest that it is unavoidable to see the movement in the world today. We thought that the opening would be the 20th and we were preparing and we were looking forward to the fans I feel sorry and disappointing because I think. "
He also added that the time before the opening increased, saying, "I think it can be changed to a plus if it is a good time. I think that it can be used to check and determine the condition of the pitcher, so prepare for a good start at the opening by this time I want to do it. "
In addition, he talked about the future, "I can do what I can do now. As a Hanshin, I want to give dreams to children who can not go to school, I want fans to be fine. I want to do something so that I can communicate something." .
Director Chunichi Yoda
Coach Tsuyoshi Yoda responded to the interview before the open game in Osaka and said, "I'm really sorry. It's just a decision I made to prevent infection, so I want to take the site seriously. Now that we know how lonely the spectator game is, we want to make sure that everyone can watch the game with peace of mind. "
In addition, before the practice, he said that he gathered players and held a meeting, saying, `` There is a lot of concern such as stress concentration while cutting out and going out, but I will cooperate even in such situations I told the players. "
Regarding the postponement period, "I will tell you the opinions of the field, such as whether to play a practice game with another team, and have a final decision. I will go to the opponent who can do it at the place where I can do it. "
Director Yakult Takatsu
Yakult coach Takatsu responded to the interview before the opening game on the 10th, saying, "The players have adjusted for the opening, and the customers will have been looking forward. I think it was a difficult decision but I am very sorry for the postponement" talked.
He also said that he would proceed with the adjustments before the opening date was determined. "It's very difficult for the first time, but it's most important to respond as a professional baseball player to show great play. Even so, I think professional baseball will open and I think it's best to do my best to prepare for that day. "
In addition, the two troops are supposed to play a practice game without attracting audience this month, saying "I have not decided the specific players and the number of people yet, but I will definitely do it", and as a place for coordinating the main players Revealed that he was also thinking.