There's no rest for the weary. That's a lesson Chunichi Dragons manager Hiromitsu Ochiai is learning the hard way this year.
Hiromitsu Ochiai, manager of the Chunichi Dragons, receives a "doage" after leading the Japan Series champions past the SK Wyverns at Tokyo Dome on Sunday to win the Asia Series. Ochiai has already started planning for more success for Chunichi in 2008.
KYODO PHOTOAfter leading the Dragons to the Japan Series and Konami Cup titles this season, the Chunichi skipper is already working toward a repeat performance in 2008 following a season that was longer than usual due to the introduction of the Central League Climax Series.