Therefore, in order to fill this gap as much as possible and minimize the negative impact of Lin Guanglai leaving the team, in addition to replenishing immediate combat power through designation and stockpiling potential, the SoftBank Team once again launched their money-spreading superpower in the free agent market—the biggest deal among them was signing Cuban hitter Alfredo Despaigne from the Chiba Lotte Marines with a three-year, 1.2 billion yen contract. He can consistently hit over 25 home runs in a single season, barely able to make up for the batting lineup's firepower.
The two continued to casually chat about their professional topics until Lin Guanglai's phone rang and the conversation gradually cooled. Listening to Nomura Katsuhiko's report on the other end of the line, Lin Guanglai occasionally nodded to indicate his understanding.
