The Final Cliffhanger Toyama Wind Dancers Blog Ivan Juarez, the Toyama icon, has hung up his glove after 18 years, all of which were with the Toyama/Lupin organization. Juarez retires as the last player to have ever played for the Lupin Cliffhangers before the team rebranded to the Wind Dancers. Juarez joined the organization in 2022 as […]
Along the north coast of Japan lies the great Mount Tsurugi, its peak towering 9,839 ft above sea level. Part of the “Japanese Alps”, Mount Tsurugi is often considered “the most dangerous mountain” climbable and is a formidable adversary even to the most seasoned of climbers. But for those living amongst the mountain, it is also […]
Baseball, and athletics in general, is a very physically demanding profession, especially at a pro-level. Players do weight training, conditioning, and various other exercises to reach and maintain peak physical (and mental) performance. Some players are born athletes, naturally quick, muscular, great hand-eye coordination. Some are born at a disadvantage and have to spend their […]
Munakata Returns to Toyama Toyama Wind Dancers Blog Former Lupin catcher Shigekazu Munakata has been hired as a hitting coach in SA Osakasayama. Munakata, a fan favorite during his time with the Cliffhangers, was well known as the orchestrator of the Lupin defense from 2015-2021. A “field general” style catcher with a knack for getting on base and […]
“Foundational” Draft Adds Future Talent and a Well Known Name June 7, 2033 Toyama Wind Dancers Blog Last night’s rookie draft gave Toyama an opportunity to restock the farm system now that the elite class is in the majors. Less of a star-studded class, but more foundation picks describe the new Wind Dancers rookies as […]
Toyama Welcomes Back Ishikawa in Minor League Coaching Role March 7, 2033 Toyama Wind Dancers While Spring Training has arrived, today’s news comes from Toyama’s SS-A affiliate, the Osakasayama Swamp Dragons where longtime Wind Dancer Okakura Ishikawa has been hired. Taking over as the hitting coach for the Swamp Dragons, Ishikawa spent 12 seasons within the Toyama organization before […]
With the PEBA hitting the final month of regular-season baseball, let’s take a look at some of the lesser-known leagues. I, of course, am talking about the four PEBA-sanctioned “feeder” leagues where the prospects of tomorrow do whatever they can to catch the eyes of big-league scouts. Currently, the PEBA feeder league system consists of […]
If you take a walk around one of the PEBA’s 28 beautifully crafted stadiums, you will find a vast array of fans. The youngster at his/her first ball game with Dad. The older crowd who have been around to watch both major league baseball and the many leagues that developed after it’s a downfall. Or […]
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The Season of Woes September 3, 2029 Toyama Wind Dancers Blog Following a hopeful end to the 2028 season and a reassuring start to 2029, things were looking up for the Wind Dancers. At the request of owner Dong-kyoon Yi, Toyama splashed some cash in the offseason retooling their roster in hope of becoming a […]
