CHIBA — Chiba Lotte Marines manger Bobby Valentine has won a Japan Series and managed in a World Series.
So it's little wonder why there are some people thinking a place in the dugout at the World Baseball Classic would be a natural next step for the 58-year-old manager.
As Japan searches for the man who will lead its defense of the WBC title early next year, Valentine's name has been one of many bandied around in the media as the possible choice to be the national team manager.