The rule was “banned” but Tazawa still didn’t find any takers when he entered the draft in 2020. Of course, he was 34 at that point.

Yakult Swallows legend Torey Lovullo pack

Well, that's one way to ensure Bob Stanley doesn't blow Game Six again...

Um, his top rookie base card is from Topps? That's nuts

Saw James McMurtry last year - he put on a great show

Yakult Swallows legend Jonathan Hurst pack

Used to go to a lot of games

I also, of course, need to add three Nippon Series champions: 2016 Fighters 2019 Hawks 2024 Baystars

This was a longer list than I expected: 1976 Reds 1977 Yankees 1982 Cardinals 1987 Twins 1989 Athletics 1990 Reds 1991 Twins 1992 Blue Jays 1993 Blue Jays 2001 Diamondbacks 2004 Red Sox 2007 Red Sox 2012 Giants 2013 Red Sox 2016 Cubs 2018 Red Sox 2019 Nationals 2025 Dodgers

Taiyo Whales legend Clete Boyer pack

Yakult Swallows and Kintetsu Buffaloes legend Charlie Manuel pack

I’m sure you don’t need suggestions but I hope you include the Phil Harris song

Ahh. The Yamada hiring always seemed random to me but now it makes sense. Thanks!

Wasn’t Hisashi Yamada the last “outsider” manager for the Dragons?

I’m getting a Doors “Riders On The Storm” vibe

First batter ever at the Vet