Tony credits that experience in Tokyo with changing the trajectory of his career and life. And ever since retiring from playing, he's worked for the Swallows in scouting/consulting.

Here's former Yakult Swallows and Texas Rangers reliever Tony Barnette and me last month at Globe Life Field. Guys from our side of the Pacific, like Tony, who spent six seasons pitching in Japan, are some of the unhung heroes of the transpacific exchange that that exhibit documents and explores.

My pleasure, and thank you for the kind words and the starter pack links. They're greatly appreciated, and I think you'll enjoy the book if you give it a chance. Happy Fourth of July!

Thanks so much for reading and for the kind words here and elsewhere. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Eric!

The TB part starts around the 16:15 mark. Enjoy! Oh, and Rangers fans, Tony and I will be coming to Globe Life Field in a little more than three weeks on Friday, the 27th, when the Rangers host the Mariners. Later that weekend, Elvis Andrus is getting inducted into the team Hall of Fame.

My pleasure

Hey Dan. Unfortunately I missed your post on this and otherwise would have shared it. Thanks for the shout-out. Would you like a complimentary copy? I'd be happy to get you one if you don't have it and are interested.

That is my favorite baseball book of the many from 2024 that i read. Highly recommend.

Thanks so much, Elena. Hearing that is really soul-nourishing. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Would you be interested in writing a review on Amazon or Goodreads? I'm sure others would love to hear your thoughts on it.

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