The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a remarkable two-game series against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, marking a significant moment for both teams, particularly with their Japanese ties. Manager Dave Roberts and notable players highlighted the historic importance of playing at the Tokyo Dome. Dodgers' executives, including Galen Carr, shared ambitions to scout emerging Japanese talent while Andrew Friedman expressed hopes of fostering a loyal fan base in Japan, envisioning that young fans will lean towards the Dodgers as they pursue MLB careers. This trip underscores the team's commitment to harnessing the burgeoning talent from Japan.
Manager Dave Roberts emphasized that playing at the Tokyo Dome was a historic honor, stating, 'I think our mission was accomplished' in strengthening ties with Japan.
Dodgers president Andrew Friedman expressed hopes that children in Japan would grow up as Dodger fans, enhancing recruitment, as he said, 'In our ideal world, kids are growing up in Japan, watching Dodger games.'
Vice president Galen Carr discussed potential future players, noting, 'If you ask me about the next five years in Japan, I could name at least three really interesting names that we're going to be looking at.'
The Dodgers aim to capitalize on their relationships in Japan, as indicated by Friedman’s ambition to 'paint Japan Dodger blue' with the growing interest in MLB.
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