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Japan, Korea engage in a true Classic

Eric Neel, ESPN.com

Japan's 5-3, 10-inning win against Korea at the World Baseball Classic illustrated all that is right with baseball -- and all that is right with this event.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009

Beware Of The Monster

Eric Neel

Daisuke Matsuzaka's impending arrival has Red Sox Nation in a frenzy. But in Japan, home of the real world champs, his departure has emotions spiraling all over the map

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

COULD ONE OF THESE GUYS BE YOUR TEAM'S NEXT MANAGER?

Eric Neel

We've had Japanese aces, Japanese all-stars and Japanese world champs. So how far can we be from a Japanese skipper in the big leagues? [Not very.]

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

Beware of The Monster

Eric Neel, ESPN The Magazine

Daisuke Matsuzaka's impending arrival has Red Sox Nation in a frenzy, but his fans in Japan will be sad to see him go.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006