Under New Ownership
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:34 pm
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Recently, SMFG advised Foster that José Vega out of Texas, USA was the most viable suitor and that he would commit to keeping the Akira in Neo-Tokyo for the foreseeable future, a commitment that Foster stipulated in the sale according to knowledgeable sources.
In prepared remarks, Foster said: "It's important to me that Neo-Tokyo fans get treated fair and square in the future. We've located a great partner in José Vega and I think you're going to love what he will bring to the table. There will be a Sovereign League team here for a very long time.
Vega made his fortune in finance and is generally considered charitable in terms of spending. Vega is regarded by close associates as a tolerant and benevolent businessman,and is expected to take a charitable approach to payroll issues.
GM Ron Hiscock was reportedly ecstatic after his first meeting with the new owner. "He is committed to keeping this franchise running at the high level it has reached over the past few years and backed up his words with a financial commitment in terms of payroll that will help us do that." Reportedly the teams operating budget was immediately upped by nearly $20 million, with a promise of additional resources in the future. A bigger budget is desperately needed if Neo-Tokyo is to have any hope of keeping pace in the ubercompetitive Rising Sun Division and retaining at least some of it's brightest stars. Tomás Martínez, Jeffrey Grier and José Fernández will all have expiring contracts at the end of 2033.