The Dodgers wanted to ‘paint Japan Dodger blue.’ Now they’re witnessing it in person
Ohtani’s star power is unmatched, and the Dodgers are seeing the fruits of Sho-economics. When they signed him, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman preached the idea of “painting Japan ...
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‘Paint Japan blue’: How the Dodgers’ vision of Japanese prominence became reality
The Dodgers were considered front-runners throughout his free agency. And while two other finalists, the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays, made late pushes, his decision to sign in Los ...
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From L.A. to Ōshū: Robert Vargas brings Dodger love to Japan with Ohtani mural
Shohei Ohtani mural by Boyle Heights’ own Robert Vargas was unveiled a day before the Dodgers' home opener, this time in ...
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LA Times Today: ‘Paint Japan blue’: How the Dodgers’ vision of Japanese prominence became reality
L.A. Times Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris is getting an up-close look at how the Dodgers are “painting Japan blue.” ...
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'Paint Japan blue': How the Dodgers' vision of Japanese prominence became reality
And in the process, effectively “paint Japan blue.” “It was something that I think we envisioned and dreamed of and hoped,” said Galen Carr, who as the Dodgers’ vice president of player ...
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'Paint Japan blue': How the Dodgers' vision of Japanese prominence became reality
Sign all three. And in the process, effectively “paint Japan blue.” Fans stop for photos at the entrance plaza of the Tokyo Dome as they arrive to watch the Dodgers work out Friday.
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'Paint Japan blue': How the Dodgers' vision of Japanese prominence became reality
In February 2023, in the lead-up to the most anticipated World Baseball Classic to date, the Dodgers president of baseball operations accompanied team scouts and executives on a trip to Japan to ...