I am proud that Japan is the strongest team in Asia. We are determined to go through at the top.

Personally, I think Japan is the strongest team in Asia and we want to finish Pool A as the top team in the group.

I was really surprised the American team lost to the Mexican team.

I enjoy baseball more than anything and would like to be involved with it forever, but the reality is your survival is determined by how well you compete, not by your fondness for the game.

I'm proud of my team. I'm proud of what I've done and I am going out on top of my game.

I'm 100 percent sure. I spoke to him recently and told him we really want him to be a part of our team.