Katsuhiro Nakamura is no longer in the Orix Buffaloes' plans, and the franchise's third manager in its three-year existence is likely to be a foreigner, according to reports in the Japanese media.
Makoto Imaoka of the Hanshin Tigers (7) hits a two-run bases-loaded double in the
seventh inning against the Central League-leading Chunichi Dragons on Friday at Koshien
Stadium. The Tigers won 4-0.
KYODO PHOTOIt has been reported the Buffaloes are on the verge of hiring former Houston Astros and Anaheim Angels manager Terry Collins.
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