Chiba's Ando Cops JPL Best Manager Award
<Sadaharu Ando:coach#911> stepped before the microphone today and accepted his Pacific League Manager of the Year award, thanking the whole <Chiba Marines:team#281> organization for making the 2032 season such a success.

<Ando:coach#911> struggled to find the right words, "My father was a drill instructor in the military. He taught me that you have to work hard, set goals and accept responsibility for your actions. That's what the entire <Chiba:team#281> organization did this year. My dedicated owner, coaching staff, hard-working and talented players and loyal front office all made this award possible. I thank them for it."

And what a year it was. <Ando:coach#911> sparked the Marines to a 78-68 record and a first in the Pacific League standings.