[Nippon-Ham] Go Matsumoto comments on free agency, “I want to do it in preparation for next season. As soon as possible.” … Attending the team’s year-end party
Sports Hochi
2025.11.21(金) 20:19
Nippon-Ham of Go Matsumoto outfielder mentioned the FA under declaration on the 21st. He gave an interview after attending the baseball team’s farewell party in Sapporo, and said, “I can’t talk about anything yet. I am sorry. I think it will be at an early stage. The most important thing is that I want to do it for the next season, so I feel strongly that I want to clear my mind and do it as soon as possible”.
Manager Shinjo made his first public appearance in about a month since the draft meeting on October 23rd, but did not give interviews. Approximately 320 players and related personnel attended the event, and Chief Baseball Officer Kuriyama led a toast, saying, “Players, if we win the championship, the end-of-year party will be a victory celebration. I would ask that you refrain from having an end-of-year party for about the next 10 years, starting next year,” in a powerful declaration that the team will win the league championship next season for the first time in 10 years.
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