From the sounds of it, the players aren’t too thrilled about how he goes about complaining about them, but they also realize he’s “old school” and isn’t really the type to praise players.

There’s another interview with Nomura I posted notes on from a little while back that might also be of interest (if you haven’t already read it).

Interesting timing of this to be released though. I know that Nomu-san never shies away from speaking his mind, but as I watched the game tonight, with Iwakuma struggling with his control early on I couldn’t help but wonder if the interview was having an effect on him. Luckily Iwakuma settled down and the Eagles came back to win!

I’m sure though that Nomura has already said these things to the players themselves, but in the middle of this great race to the Climax Series it just seems like bad timing to have this interview come out. Perhaps journalists in Japan won’t pounce on this like they would in America, trying to dig up some controversy or something.

As always, excellent job with this website!

One last thing, didja catch Seguignol’s stolen base tonight?!?! On a left-handed pitcher too, haha!