Verdy appoints Ramos as manager
December 22, 2005Tokyo Verdy on Thursday named former Japan international midfielder Ruy Ramos as manager of the once-mighty club, which was relegated to the J-League second division this season. Ramos was a key member of the Verdy side, then known as Kawasaki Ver...
Yomiuri set to acquire infielder Dillon
December 22, 2005The Yomiuri Giants are poised to acquire infielder Joe Dillon, who made his major league debut with the Florida Marlins this year, according to the Marlins' official website. The 30-year-old Dillon made his big league debut on May 18 and hit just...
Buchwald to stay on as Urawa boss
December 22, 2005Guido Buchwald will remain at the helm at Urawa Reds next season after the German manager was handed a new one-year contract by the J-League first-division club on Thursday. In his first season in charge, the 44-year-old Buchwald guided Urawa to t...
Seibu gets infielder Liefer on 1-year contract
December 22, 2005The Seibu Lions said Thursday they have signed infielder Jeffrey Liefer to a one-year contract worth an estimated 50 million yen. The 31-year-old Liefer hit .196 with one homer and eight RBIs in 19 games for the Cleveland Indians this year. In his...
Moromizato hopes to make impact on U.S. LPGA tour
December 22, 2005Shinobu Moromizato, who earned her 2006 U.S. LPGA tour card earlier this month, has vowed to give it her best shot on women's golf's most prestigious tour and has made retaining exempt status for 2007 her top priority. Moromizato hopes to put hers...
Matsui undecided on WBC participation
December 22, 2005New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui said Thursday he is still undecided on whether to join Japan's squad for the World Baseball Classic next March. "The situation hasn't changed at all. I'm still thinking it over. But I would like to let man...