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Chunichi Dragons' surprise new manager pick stirs debate

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The Chunichi Dragons have announced a new manager that has surprised Japanese baseball fans, with former players and local figures in Nagoya reacting to what many are calling an unexpected choice. Sawa Ai Kawaguchi, a Nagoya-born talent, admitted she was stunned by the appointment and joked about lobbying the club. Attention is also on free-agent-eligible players whose performances dipped this season.

Why now: The Chunichi Dragons announced a surprising new manager, prompting wide reaction among Japanese baseball fans.

Chunichi DragonsAika SawaguchiNippon Professional Baseball

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