Thursday, March 15, 2012

Hillman ready for new challenges in Kansas City

Even though Trey Hillman's departure from Japan was less than perfect he's ready for the next challenge as manager of the Kansas City Royals.

Hillman managed his last game in Japan on Thursday when his Nippon Ham Fighters were on the losing end of a perfect game in the finale of the Japan Series.

The 44-year-old Hillman had never played, coached or managed in the majors. But he was successful as a minor league manager, and the Fighters played in the Japan Series for the second consecutive year after winning Japan's version of the World Series in 2006.

Hillman rejects the notion that his lack of major league experience will be a problem.

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