soul of baseball

Chapter 907 Lobbying
Everyone wants good seedlings. For individuals, this is naturally the case. For groups, there is still the idea of ​​​​keeping talents from being drained.

Hongo Soichiro is now a sweet bun who is being fought over~
In fact, it's very interesting to say, compared with others, he hasn't experienced the enthusiasm and hardship of working hard for Koshien!

He went to an ordinary agricultural school and planned to inherit the family farm in the future.My dream in life is to raise the best cows, and then build a simple golf course. When it is empty, I can play ball with my friends who grew up together.

The baseball team of the agricultural school is very ordinary. Of course, everyone wants to go to Koshien, but they also know their own abilities, and they just think about it.

Being snapped up by all the teams?He never thought of such a thing!
Not only professional football teams in Japan, but even major league teams have privately contacted his family several times.

All because of his ball speed!
Speaking of this Soichiro Hongo is actually a little embarrassed, his ball speed is very fast, well, it is very fast!When I was in the second grade of high school, I was able to take a hundred miles.But if you really want to talk about the ability as a pitcher, it's not enough...

There are only two ball types, and the completion level is still low!

To put it bluntly, in fact, there is nothing else to say except the speed of the ball.

But with this talent, it still attracted a lot of pellets!

Everyone wants him!

They are also willing to provide a lot of solutions.

In other words, he can bring a lot of money to his family's farm!
But the problem still exists. He has a starting point, but how far can he go?
He is very clear that his current ability is absolutely insufficient, but after entering the profession, can he really evolve into another look after training?

Even if everyone said it with a swearing look~ he was still very puzzled.

This kind of thing still depends on oneself in the end, and the guarantee of others sounds very false.

Everyone says that we can guarantee to provide you with something, and we will definitely let you do something~
Pooh!
He doesn't have much confidence in himself, does he?
He hasn't gone to college yet, if he directly enters the profession for the signing bonus in front of him.What if the vote is not good at that time?What if you hurt your body again?
Without a college degree and out of touch with normal social work...

I can't even think about it!

"Has Soichiro woke up? I have an appointment with someone today!"

This kind of thing is too much to deal with, Soichiro thinks he is thick-skinned, but he is often confused by the other party's sincere expression and doesn't know how to refuse.And the number of back and forth was too much, he was really a little repulsed: "Which house is it today?"

"The pandas of the big leagues."

Soichiro paused, he didn't know anything about major leagues, he only watched games with major league players during the World Baseball Classic.

Well, in fact, he doesn't have that great yearning for the major leagues, or he never dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player before he went to high school.

Immediately, he took out his phone and searched, well, the new team, let alone hope.

But see you or see you!

Soichiro stretched, got up, finished breakfast and walked the dog as usual.

He doesn't want to leave his hometown at all!How nice it is to live at home, my mother will prepare three meals a day, and I can wander around when I go out!
It is the environment that you are most familiar with and love!

If you want to go out to play, it will be troublesome!Taking care of food, clothing, housing and transportation by myself~ I'm exhausted!
By the time the dog and the people had exhausted their energy and returned home, Xi Chuan and his assistant had already chatted with the housewife of the hometown, and the atmosphere seemed to be quite good.

"Zong Yilang didn't know to bring a mobile phone when he went out!" The mother was a little helpless: "This is Mr. Xi Chuan, the shareholder of Montero Honey Panda."

Soichiro stepped forward and said hello strangely.To be honest, he found it very strange. First, the other party was too young and didn't think he was much older than himself; second, there were many people visiting his house, but as a shareholder, he was still No.1!
The shareholders of the team are different from others. Not only are their composition complex, they do not have much decision-making power.Does it make sense to take this trip?
Fade Chen said with a smile: "Honey Panda is a new team, and the composition of shareholders and uniform team is very simple. This year's No. [-] pick in the major leagues was proposed and recommended by Mr. Xi Chuan."

This is what it means to be in charge.

Soichiro smiled and listened, the main question is still left to the adults to ask!Anyway, it's been like this before, he doesn't need to refuse or agree, so that no matter what choice he makes at that time, it won't make both parties too ugly.

But Xi Chuan obviously has no intention of only communicating with adults. In his opinion, if a player is unwilling, then even if he follows the parents' wishes to make a choice, the result may not be good.

"Does Soichiro like farm life?"

This is said in a tone of an elder, Soichiro is a little cautious, and how can ordinary people ask this question?After thinking about it, he said, "I like it very much."

"Are you going to get involved? Work on the farm?"

"Of course! Whenever I'm free, I'd love to help out."

Xi Chuan said with a smile: "There are many farms in Montero, where Honey Panda is located, next to the canal and the beach. This year's No. [-] pick and many professional players in other sports have bought houses there. If you have the opportunity, you are welcome to visit it at any time. one look."

Soichiro glanced at his parents and didn't know what to say.

Of course he likes the farm, the beach, but that's not the main reason to pick a team.

I can only follow the search in the morning and ask awkwardly: "Mr. Xichuan, is Montero a vacation island?"

"It's almost understandable, a long and narrow resort land? Soichiro, you are very young, and you have a lot of room for choice, but I think it's better to see it with your own eyes. The American style is quite different from the Japanese style. If you If you are free, welcome to Montero to take a look, and by the way, watch a few major league games across the sea, and then visit the minor leagues, I believe it will give you a general understanding of the entire system of the major leagues."

This is true, Soichiro nodded: "I also have this plan."

You really need to experience a lot of things yourself to have a general understanding.

"But the Tazawa clause..."

This clause specifically aimed at Japanese players made Soichiro more cautious in considering major league teams.If I can't get along in the United States, if I want to play in Japan after returning, I will be banned for several years. This is a big problem: "And in terms of language... do you know what kind of arrangements are there for the team?"

Fade Chen took over the topic: "We have to start with the big and small leagues."

"In addition to the major league team Montero Honey Panda, there is also a complete minor league system."

"Professional clubs have a very mixed mix of players and not all of them are from English-speaking countries."

"In terms of language composition, it can be roughly divided into English, Spanish and other languages. For example, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Dutch, etc. Therefore, language courses will be offered, which is mandatory."

"Of course, the team will be equipped with translators in the first year, so you don't have to worry about this."

"And there will be more Japanese-speaking players than you think."

"In addition, Balma is a very relaxed country. Naturally, the atmosphere of playing is also very relaxed. As for Tazawa's terms, it depends on individual needs."

Fade Chen glanced at Xi Chuan, who answered the words with a smile: "To be honest, Soichiro is not a mature player now, your style of play and skills need to be shaped for a long time, that is to say, once you Starting your career in America, the side you're used to now can easily be interrupted. I don't think you'll want to come back to Japan to play when you get used to the American style of play in the future."

"Let's be more realistic, we can give a lot of signing money. And the Pandas are a new team. As long as you have amazing ball speed, you don't need to stay in the minor leagues for long. You can go to the major leagues and practice while shooting. This means that you can start to make money! If not, if you have to give up your career in the United States and choose to return to Japan, I think it is better to change your career. This is a kind of gamble, isn’t it? Choose to make a fortune first Stable funds, or take a small amount and then struggle slowly? Of course, if it was me, I would definitely choose the former.”

This was a bit of a joke, but the Benxiang family obviously couldn't laugh.

Xi Chuan's words are very direct and realistic, and this is the situation of Soichiro now.

Talent is there, but technology has not yet been developed!Not even sure how far it will be polished in the future.

"The Pandas have the largest international signing bonus quota, which means that no team in the major leagues can pay more than us. Of course, it is not realistic to take them all out. The Pandas have 650 million dollars, and the quota is more than 600 million. There are 7 teams, but Dominica and Colombia have two children who have been chased by scouts for several years, so the teams are willing to sign 200 million with Soichiro.”

Chen Fei continued: "The monthly salary of the Panda Minor League is a multiple of that of other teams, and Soichiro has a very good ball speed. According to the team's considerations, as long as the minimum requirement is that four seams can get into the strike zone. With a high inside corner position, you can get people to practice in the major leagues. So you can refer to this for salary. Use the base salary as the basis."

Xi Chuan interjected with a smile: "I prefer the second suture, but there is no rush, take your time."

Fade Chen glanced at Zongichiro and saw that the other party was a little confused, so he continued, speaking more slowly: "I don't know if you guys have heard of Guangnan Baseball Base in Huaguo."

Benxiang's parents and son looked at each other, completely unheard of.

"Starting from this winter, Guangnan Baseball Base will be officially launched, which means that part of the extended spring training of the Winter League and the major leagues will be stuck here, so Soichiro, you will be very close to home for a long time, It is also very convenient to travel between the two places. The panda is the leader of the Guangnan project.”

"If you want to, you can go to Balma with us, experience it for yourself, and then make a decision."

"certainly……"

Soichiro interrupted his mother and looked at Xi Chuan: "If I choose pandas, how far can you help me improve?"

Xi Chuan bent his eyes and smiled: "The truth or the nice words?"

Soichiro was speechless: "Of course it's the truth."

"The truth is... I don't know! But the technical support that can be given must be the best among all teams."

"why?"

"Because major league teams are gradually replacing our equipment for data analysis! Our team technology is much ahead in this area. Before we decided to build a new team, we had already started on this one. I don’t know if Japan has introduced data into baseball, but it’s 2018 now, without data, you can only be eliminated!”

"So again, take a trip to Balma and you will break your impression of current baseball training. It will be more efficient and accurate!"

"Technology and people have been combined for a long time." Speaking of this gentle invitation: "It's good to be a traveler. If we don't have a fate with each other, we can also be a playmate. It's not bad. There are many children in our ball team , can always play together."

Soichiro choked, who is the kid?

But so far he is quite satisfied, one is the price, and the other is the environment.

Two million dollars!So clearly put forward, this is much higher than the Japanese team, after all, it is impossible for me to be the first nominee.

Even if you are the first, you don't have so much money!
And those statements just now mean that he can enter the major leagues quickly, and it doesn't matter if he can't vote well!New team!The opportunities are naturally the most!

The annual basic salary is about 50 knives!
No matter what happens in the future, at least the money is earned!

Even if I can't go on with my baseball career in the future, I don't have to worry about going home.

That's a good guarantee.

Another point is that he is a child who grew up in the countryside, and he has no yearning for the big city. It would be better if he can have a comfortable and relaxing environment while playing.

"Well, I want to ask, can small animals be kept there?"

Xi Chuan's expression softened: "Of course, my younger brother raises a lot of small animals, including a little pig. Except for holiday houses, people who live there have raised them, and some people have raised very naughty ponies. If you live there , what you have to worry about is that you can’t eat it outdoors.”

"Brother? That Qin Molina who can hit home runs?"

"Yes. You know him?"

Soichiro nodded a little embarrassedly. He would know that the other party was still because of the big post before, but it must be difficult to talk about it at the moment, so he changed the subject: "He also lives in Balma?"

"He will also be a member of Panda in the future."

Soichiro couldn't help exclaiming, what he said meant that in next year's draft, Panda would definitely pick Qin, and Qin would also join?
Have you agreed in private?
"When are you going to Balma?"

He's going!See it for yourself!Just like Nishikawa said, even if you don’t choose to join Panda in the end, this time it will be a family trip!No loss at all!
After confirming the next itinerary, Xi Chuan said: "In half a month, I have to go to Dominica and Colombia before I can go back to Balma to receive you."

Soichiro patted his head, this person is too busy: "Actually, we can..."

"In-depth tour." Xi Chuan blinked: "The man has almost returned in half a month, and you will have more topics when you are about the same age."

Fade Chen on the side felt hehe, it seemed that he was going to play the pet card!
(End of this chapter)