Jimmy Williams LHP - can start or relieve. Has had experience as a closer in the Minnesota Twins organization. Has had past control problems. The reason that Chunichi dropped Coles despite his very good year at the plate was his poor defense. Hoshino-kantoku has made it his policy to build a defensive team as the Dragons move into the new Nagoya Dome this season.
Defence is suspect.
Could hit you 15 homeruns and steal 15. Sounds to me like Yakult is out to ruin themselves. 15 home runs in most parks could be 25 in Jingu, so I guess that they won't look too bad at the end of the season. I feel sorry for anyone who has to come in to replace O'Malley. There just won't be any comparison.