February 5, 2033 – Tokyo, Japan On the heels of their most successful season to date changes keep on coming to the Neo-Tokyo Akira. New owner José Vega has stated he intends to invest heavily in all aspects of the organization. After several months of analyzing the state of the team and what potential […]
With 27 picks in hand the 2025 Amateur draft was an important one for Neo-Tokyo. Extra picks in the first 3 rounds came by way of unsigned picks in last year’s relatively weak draft class and additional picks in the last 8 rounds acquired from Crystal Lake. Three straight 100 loss seasons meant the […]
11/7/2022- Tokyo, Japan Used to be being older, wiser and more experienced was considered an asset. In the Neo-Tokyo organization that could mean a ticket out of town, at least in the current atmosphere. Management’s ground up rebuild has veterans looking over their shoulder, or waiting for a tap on their shoulder. Then again, some […]
10/26/2022- Tokyo, Japan “I thought it was going to be a rough season, but I didn’t think it was going to be this bad.” So said veteran and elder statesman Koto Murakami to reporters after the Akira completed their 2022 campaign. Indeed, the team’s 62-100 record is their worst finish in 12 years and first […]
The 2021 PEBA Amateur Draft was the first following the absorption of former LRS teams. For Neo-Tokyo it was an opportunity to upgrade the organizational depth chart from a deeper pool of talent than was formerly possible in the LRS draft. Although picking slightly below mid-round, it was hoped that several impact players could fall […]
10/16/2020- Tokyo, Japan – In a controversial move locally, Neo-Tokyo has parted ways with longtime scouting director Toshikazu Yoshimura and hired 47 year old Craig Lee for the United States. The mid-season move came unexpectedly. Yoshimura was well liked with many inside the organization, although his low-key nature made him a shadowy figure publicly. He […]
Tokyo, Japan: December 9, 2019– While the contraction draft filled some gaping holes in the Akira lineup it also upgraded some key roles in both the bullpen and infield. Top on the list was the selection of SS Christian Ramey, a PEBA refugee recently signed by the Seoul Crushers. He has a solid 3B glove […]
The Akira had a solid start to the contraction draft by selecting ace Tadamasa ‘Six Pack’ Hashimoto. One of their most pressing needs, though was the outfield. While Ken’ichi Fukuda surprised everyone in his first year as a starter, hitting 24 HR with 79 RBI, he hit a tailspin after the All-Star break (.182/1 HR […]
Neo-Tokyo finished a distant third in the standings due to Shin Seiki’s epic 2019 season. With the competition rising all around them the Akira needed to add some talent to stay competitive. The under-performing Akira squad was looking for a morale boost. Along came the LRS contraction draft. While the competition also improved GM Ron […]
Jeff Wilson had a decision to make. The 37 year old slugger and perennial All Star from Akron, OH was a free agent. After 11 successful seasons with the Charleston Statesmen, and brief stints with Palm Springs and Duluth, Wilson was staring at an offer sheet faxed from overseas. Japan to be exact. Tokyo, Japan. […]
