December 16th, 2014
I woke up like any normal day, I mean our plane is later and the day so there was no need to rush right? Just waking up to catch a flight to Japan then meet some Japanese guy who expects me to speak the language and coach a team? Just great...
I got off my flight around 10:30 in the morning in Japan time. I must say, the city is very nice. I looked at my wife and daughter, gave them both a quick goodbye and looked for a bite to eat. I walked into a small bar that had the english name, "The Stowaway." I sat down next to this tall and lean fellow, big arms though. He was wearing a Sunstars jacket. He must be a big fan.
"How is the team looking for next year?" "You must be new here, I don't like talking to fans! Plus I only have a few hours before I have to meet this new manager!" Well damn. "So you are a player? Pitcher I assume?" "Yeah, you're new here. I am Newton Trent, the teams ace." "Uhhh... Nick Kane, the new manager." "No way.. I am so sorry coach."
Me and Trent made our way through a drink and headed off to the team headquarters, only a block away from the stadium, York Stadium. I was just sitting in the office when another player with a big rough beard walked in, I mean this guy is hugeeee.
"You must be Coach Kane? Names Wily Mo Pena" "I have hear of you, 38 homeruns last year, led the league? Nice to know you'll be wearing our jersey."
Next person to walk in cut our conversation short. Very tight black suit with very neatly trimmed beard.
"The name's Mr. Ziff. I do nothing but win so let's make this quick. Your contract was purchased but we go by guidelines in the NPB. My guidelines. You have to meet my expectations within the next 5 years or you are fired."
Must Complete 3 of 5. [ ] Have a playoff appearance [ ] Win the NPB Championship [ ] Have a player with 15 wins [ ] Have a player save 40 games [ ] Have a player with at least 40 homeruns
I gracefully signed my name at the bottom even though I really had no choice.
"Great, now here is the schedule and the roster, good luck with these. I'll stop by every once and a while to say hello. This is a winning organization!"
Mr. Z just walked out of the office without saying another word, but I heard him yelling at a cleaning lady in Japanese.
Here is the rosters:
Name # Position/2nd trajectory contact power running throwing field
Batters:
Garrett #27 2B 3 F D D C E
Peters #11 2B 3 B E D E B
Kelly # 9 3B 2 E D E D C
Perry #56 3B/1B/2B 2 F E C B E
Jeter Jr. #2 SS/2B 3 E D B C E
Simpson #25 SS/3B/2B 2 E E D D D
Suzuki #35 SS/2B 2 E E C D D
Kuno #5 OF 2 D D E E F
Pena #8 1B/OF 4 E A E C F
Hisao #7 OF 2 E D F D C
Stewart # 28 OF 2 E E C C E
Wright #30 OF 4 E B F D F
Riley #16 OF 2 F D D D E
Davis #3 OF 1 A E C E B
Luke #55 C 3 D C D C C
Brungo #0 C/OF 3 E C E C E
Name # Throwing arm Speed Control Stamina Pitches
Pitchers:
Trent L 152 D B CB-2 SNK-5
Patrick R 151 D C 2seamer CB-1 VSLD- 2
Neern R 151 D C SLD-1 CB-1 CHG-1
White R 153 C D SLD-3 CHG-2
McDonald L 151 D C SLD-1 CB-2
Monnter R 154 E E CB-2 FORK-3
Quinton R 152 E E SLD-2 SFF-3
Rodger R 151 F D SLD-3 CHG-3
Santana L 147 E C SHU-3 SLD-2
Hall R 153 F D CUT-1 SLD-2
Conley L 154 E E CB-2 CUT-3
Allen R 156 D D CUT-4 VSLD-2
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