I think Asano is already emerging as a thorn in the side of the Carp and he is just a teenager! But enough about the Giants. I prefer to talk about Yano! He has to be the most improved player (offensively) in the Central League this year. Late last season he looked like he needed a tennis racket to get a hit. He’s now officially trusted by Arai to bat in many different situations and I could not be happier for Yano san and for all Carp fans for that matter. Winning this series against the Giants might be the most important of the year so far. Let’s hope they can keep up the momentum against Hanshin back home at ZoomZoom.