He wrote saying how important it was to him to try and become a world champion at the Yankees next season. It's disappointing but I can understand. |
He wrote that he wanted to be world champion with the Yankees, and that next year was very important to him. |
He's only human and he can't be his best everyday. |
He's only human and he can't be his best everyday. He's trying hard and doing his best. He's helping our team in a lot more ways than people might think. |
His fastball was really moving tonight. |
I am glad. Now the top class will be participating. If Cuba doesn't take part, the WBC wouldn't mean anything. |
I am proud that Japan is the strongest team in Asia. We are determined to go through at the top. |
I believe this team is much stronger and will be probably the strongest team that Japan ever had against a Cuban team. |
I believe this team is probably the strongest team Japan ever had against Cuba. We can show a great performance against Cuba on Monday. Win or lose we'll play with a lot of heart and a lot of pride. |
I did mention small ball, but I didn't think we'd need it in this round because we are the most powerful team. In Asia, we're strong and we have speed and we were able to show that tonight. When we get to the United States, we may have to change our tactics. |
I don't know about the politics, but since it's named the World Baseball Classic, I would like to see the Cuban team there. |
I expected much and they lived up to my expectations. But I believe they can perform much better. |
I feel anew that baseball is wonderful. |
I had confidence I could use him. I didn't have any doubt. |
I had the impression that he wasn't 100 percent and that he was having a tough time. |