Hoshino and Arai?
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Re: Hoshino and Arai?
[ Author: westbaystars | Posted: Mar 25, 2011 4:20 PM
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I interpret that as meaning that Arai will now be able to better concentrate on his game. He's spent the last week trying to coordinate a response to the crisis that represents the players, where players from east and west were somewhat divided on how to proceed. The press commented on how bloodshot his eyes were during the last meeting with government officials.
Hoshino-kantoku does, as you say, have a sarcastic streak about him. I wouldn't be surprised if there were another hidden meaning in it. But it appeared to me that the Players' Association took the same position that Hoshino-kantoku was recommending, so I doubt if it was criticizing Arai in any way.
Hoshino-kantoku does, as you say, have a sarcastic streak about him. I wouldn't be surprised if there were another hidden meaning in it. But it appeared to me that the Players' Association took the same position that Hoshino-kantoku was recommending, so I doubt if it was criticizing Arai in any way.
Re: Hoshino and Arai?
[ Author: Guest: gotigersredsox | Posted: Mar 25, 2011 4:55 PM
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Thanks for the quick clarification. Considering that Hoshino was definitely in favor of putting the season off, I figured he was supporting Arai. Just was curious if there was more to it the way it came across.
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''I think the players' union is the most relieved about all this. Arai will be able to hit easier now.''
This is just the translation I read, but it comes across as very sarcastic. I know Hoshino can have a very abrasive way of speaking, so just wasn't sure if he was criticizing Arai about something or if it was just out of context.
Any clarification?