Orix hire Okada as new manager

Orix hire Okada as new manager

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken in February 2009 shows sports critic Akinobu Okada (R) visiting the Orix Buffaloes' spring camp in Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture. The Pacific League club said it is to appoint Okada, former Hanshin Tigers skipper, as manager for next season. (Kyodo)

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