Pacific League opens 2008 season

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters manager Masataka Nashida (2nd from R) and team members welcome spectators at Sapporo Dome on March 20 ahead of an opener against the Lotte Marines as Japan's Pacific League began the 2008 baseball season.

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