スポーツ｜新庄監督、有原の先発を明言 / Sports | Manager Shinjo confirms Aihara as the starting pitcher.

Summary

New Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo has announced that pitcher Kohei Arihara, who was acquired from SoftBank, will start in the opening series against Lotte.

The manager expressed his desire for Arihara to pitch 180 innings this season and is planning to utilize a rotation with a five-day interval between starts. Shinjo also indicated his intention to reconfirm these expectations with Arihara. As the team aims for the league championship, anticipation for the players is growing.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard that Manager Shinjo said he’s going to make Ayahara the opening pitcher!
Log: Yeah, Ayahara has the skills, so it’s no surprise he’s being counted on. I heard Manager Shinjo wants him to pitch 180 innings.
Chako: That’s amazing! But with only five days between starts, I wonder if the players can handle that kind of workload?
Navi: Managing player fatigue is important, so I believe they’re considering enough rest in between.
Log: That’s true, especially in the three months after the season starts; they’ll need to be careful with the rotation.
Chako: I really hope everyone does their best!

Admin’s Note

I believe that Manager Shinjo’s decision to name pitcher Arihara as the opening day starter is an important move that will boost the team’s morale. In particular, his words convey a strong sense of expectation for the players. The starting rotation with five days’ rest also reflects a strategy that takes the players’ health into consideration, which gives fans a sense of reassurance. I’m looking forward to the upcoming season!