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Nomura willing to take over as Rakuten manager

TOKYO, Japan - Katsuya Nomura, who steered the Yakult Swallows to four Central League titles in the 1990s, answers reporters' questions Sept. 27. Nomura, 70, currently manager of amateur corporate league team Shidax, confirmed receiving an offer from Rakuten and said he feels willing to take the helm of the Pacific League team.

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Shidax pitcher Nomaguchi picked by Yomiuri

IZU, Japan - Shidax pitcher Takahiko Nomaguchi smiles at a press conference in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, after being picked by the Yomiuri Giants in pre-draft arrangements on Nov. 17.

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Former Hanshin skipper Nomura becomes amateur club manager

TOKYO, Japan - Former Hanshin Tigers manager Katsuya Nomura (L) poses in the uniform of the Shidax club, an amateur corporate baseball club, for photographs at a press conference at Shidax Co.'s head office in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Nov. 6. Nomura has been named manager and general manager of the club.

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Shidax pitcher Nomaguchi picked by Yomiuri

IZU, Japan - Shidax pitcher Takahiko Nomaguchi smiles at a press conference in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, after being picked by the Yomiuri Giants in pre-draft arrangements on Nov. 17. (Kyodo)

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Nomura willing to take over as Rakuten manager

TOKYO, Japan - Katsuya Nomura, who steered the Yakult Swallows to four Central League titles in the 1990s, answers reporters' questions Sept. 27. Nomura, 70, currently manager of amateur corporate league team Shidax, confirmed receiving an offer from Rakuten and said he feels willing to take the helm of the Pacific League team. (Kyodo)

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Former Hanshin skipper Nomura becomes amateur club manager

TOKYO, Japan - Former Hanshin Tigers manager Katsuya Nomura (L) poses in the uniform of the Shidax club, an amateur corporate baseball club, for photographs at a press conference at Shidax Co.'s head office in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Nov. 6. Nomura has been named manager and general manager of the club. (Kyodo)