Softbank Hawks

The Hawks announced that Hidenori Tanoue's uniform number will change from seventy (70) to thirty-one (31).  Source: official announcement, Nikkan Sports 10/26/2012

Nippon Ham Fighters

The FIghters announced that they informed Ni-gun INF/base-running coach Yasunaga Makishi and Ni-gun batting coach Iwao Omura they will not be offered contracts for the 2013 season.  Source: official announcement

Seibu Lions

The Lions will be holding tryouts for three players from the Dominican Republic during their Ichi-gun/Ni-gun join workouts at Seibu Dome in November -- one pitcher, one infielder, and one outfielder.  All three players will be in their twenties.  Ikusei contracts are also possible.  Source: Sports Hochi 10/26/2012

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The Lions are hoping Takeya Nakamura (coming back from left knee surgery) will be able to make the opening day roster next season.  There is a very good chance he will not be able to participate in the WBC.  Source: Nikkan Sports 10/26/2012

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Tomoaki Sato was named an amateur scout today.  He will work the Tokai region.  Source: Sports Hochi 10/26/2012

Orix Buffaloes

The Buffaloes are planning to offer coaching jobs to Kazuhiko Ishimine (batting coach) and Kenji Furukubo (battery coach).  Source: Nikkan Sports 10/25/2012

Chiba Lotte Marines

Team official Nobuhira Hayashi met with Toshiaki Imae at QVC Marine today and formally asked him to remain with the team.  Source: Sponichi 10/26/2012