The Chunichi Dragons officially announced Yoshiyuki Kudo (工藤公康) as their first-team manager for next season. At an appointment press conference held at a hotel in Nagoya, the new manager, who is from Nagoya, said he aims to play baseball that meets the fans' expectations.
The Chunichi Dragons officially announced on the 15th that Yoshiyuki Kudo (工藤公康) would become their first-team manager next season. The press conference was held at a hotel in Nagoya, where the new manager, who is also from Nagoya, emphasized that fact and set as his ultimate goal playing baseball that would delight the fans. The appointment reflects an intention to bring in outside talent and promote reform.
Regarding expectations for reform, the new manager said, "Pressure is a given. Having none would be boring," expressing his determination to make winning the goal. Owner Oshima Uichiro (大島宇一郎) said he wanted the team to deliver results that would bring joy to the fans, while team president Kato Hiroyuki (加藤宏幸) also explained his intention to pursue reform from a blank slate.