Seibu Lions

Takeya Nakamura spoke to reporters today and said, "I am doing much better now, but my rehab training has not changed since the end of December."  Most of his training at Ni-gun spring camp will likely focus on rehabbing his left knee.

Nakamura visited kids at Donald McDonald House Setagaya today.

Source: Sports Hochi 1/25/2013

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The Lions are thinking about inviting tennis coach Takeshi Koura to be a special training instructor during Ni-gun spring camp.

Source: Nikkan Sports 1/25/2013

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Takayuki Kishi, Hideaki Wakui, Kazuhisa Makita, Kazuhisa Ishii, and Yusei Kikuchi trained in Hawaii from the 5th to the 16th.

Source: Sanspo 1/25/2013

Orix Buffaloes

Ryoichi Adachi may have a better shot at securing an everyday job now that Keiji Obiki is no longer on the team.  Adachi worked out with Softbank Hawk Yuichi Honda this winter in Ureshino, Saga and got tips on how to steal bases.  He had the option to move out of the team dorm, but decided to stay because he wants to focus on baseball.

Source: Nikkan Sports 1/25/2013, Sponichi 1/25/2013

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Takayoshi Kawabata could lose playing time with the addition of Yoshio Itoi.

Source: Daily Sports 1/25/2013

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The Buffaloes are planning to schedule tryouts for foreign pitchers during spring camp.  They are looking for a possible replacement for Alfredo Figaro.

Source: Sponichi 1/25/2013

Rakuten Eagles

Ikusei 1st round draft pick Sho Miyagawa tossed twenty-three pitches to a standing catcher in the bullpen on Thursday.

Source: Sports Hochi 1/25/2013

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Takashi Saito worked out at Kleenex Stadium on Thursday.  He played some catch and finished by throwing the last ten with his catch partner, batting practice pitcher Iori Sekiguchi, squatting.

Source: Sponichi 1/25/2013

Chiba Lotte Marines

The Marines visited Narita-san Shinsho-ji temple today to pray for a successful season.

Source: Sponichi 1/25/2013