Hoshino a strong candidate for WBC: Nomura

Hoshino a strong candidate for WBC: Nomura

SENDAI, Japan - This undated photo shows Senichi Hoshino, who managed the national team at the Beijing Olympics in August 2008. Rakuten Eagles manager Katsuya Nomura revealed Oct. 17 that Hoshino is a strong candidate to take the helm for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic.

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