Reported to the owner this season, which ended in 3rd place, professional baseball manager Seibu Tsuji November 18, 21:13
Director Hatsuhiko Tsuji of professional baseball Seibu reported to the owner about this season, which ended in 3rd place, and stated his determination, "I felt something was missing. I want to pursue more details and aim for the championship."
Seibu's coach Tsuji talked with Takashi Goto's owner for about 20 minutes at a hotel in Tokyo on the 18th, aiming for the third consecutive league title, but reported on the battle this season, which ended in third place.
After the meeting, Director Tsuji stated to the media that he was determined to "I felt that I was lacking in the fight. I would like to pursue more details and aim for the championship."
On top of that, he said, "Pitcher power is important in 143 games. If the starting pitchers become stronger, centered on Kona Takahashi, it will be enough to aim for victory." Was there.
And Goto owner said, "This season was a difficult season with many injured people, but we were able to secure 3rd place and above, and the players, managers and coaches did very well. It was a tough year for the team management. However, next season, including reinforcements, I would like to fully support the league championship and the formation of a team aiming for the best in Japan. "
In addition, Goto owner said about 40-year-old pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, who returned to Seibu for the first time in 14 years this season, but did not pitch in the 1st army. "I think he was disappointed next season. I'm really looking forward to seeing him throwing at. "