It finally looks as if Japanese baseball is ready for a change.
After years of watching Japan's best players flee to the major leagues -- and worrying about what can be done to stem the tide -- one Pacific League team is considering a dramatic move to lure fans back.
The Nippon Ham Fighters indicated last week that they were negotiating with Trey Hillman, director of player development for the Texas Rangers, to manage the Tokyo-based club next season.