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The Dodgers wanted to ‘paint Japan Dodger blue.’ Now they’re witnessing it in person
When they signed him, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman preached the idea of “painting Japan Dodger blue.” Now, the team is seeing that in person. Advertisement “I think our ...
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LA Times Today: ‘Paint Japan blue’: How the Dodgers’ vision of Japanese prominence became reality
Japanese icon and Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani providing a memorable moment for thousands of baseball fans who were ... the Dodgers are “painting Japan blue.” ...
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Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki becomes first Japanese-born player elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame
What is clear is that Ichiro’s singular career - a trailblazer in so many ways - will earn recognition in baseball’s most ... a decade for the Orix Blue Wave before making the move to MLB ...
Ichiro Suzuki Earns Hall of Fame Selection, But Isn't Unanimous Choice
Longtime Japanese baseball reporter Jim Allen ... From 1992-2000, Suzuki played in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Orix Blue Wave, hitting .353 and adding 1,278 hits to his career total ...