I've played against the Korean team since the Olympic Games in Atlanta, and since then I've felt very strong about the determination by the Korean team that they don't want to lose to Japan. I'm feeling that, as well, in this tournament, against a great team. Once again, I'd like to do my best and defeat [Korea] in this round.

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I'm glad that the team needs me to such a degree but it's hard for me to give a quick answer.

248

If there are players that play wondering how they will fare in the Majors, we will lose.

171

The American team was full of major league players and we all thought they would be the best in this tournament.

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