New manager Matsui ``Golden era'' A new look with a big smile - Professional baseball Giants

It was a long-awaited return for fans. The heavy hitter, nicknamed ``Godzilla,'' expressed his determination to write a new history for the Giants. At the beginning of the press conference, Matsui touched on the current state of the team, saying, ``I don't think a golden age in the true sense has come since V9.I want to start today so that a new golden age will come for the Giants.'' He declared brightly.

He attended the inauguration press conference wearing the suit he wore at the 2013 National Honor Award Ceremony, which he attended alongside his mentor Shigeo Nagashima. ``I want to spend my days feeling like the coach is always nearby,'' he said.

Regarding his mentor, ``I wanted him to see me become the coach I am today.'' He added, ``I will never be Shigeo Nagashima. I want to understand that and focus on what I can do.'' He showed the will to follow his own footsteps and follow his own path.

This season, the team underwent a mid-season managerial change and proceeded with rebuilding under acting manager Hideki Hashigami, who has a proven track record as a coach. However, Matsui has little experience as a leader. He frankly acknowledged this fact, saying, ``That's the weakest part of being the manager of 12 teams.I want to grow together with the players.''

Matsui, who also has a track record as a major leaguer, also talked about his big dreams: ``Catch up with and surpass American baseball. I want to make steady progress in each step.''

Returning to the Giants for the first time in 24 years. ``When I came here, I remembered the time I left the Giants. I didn't smile that day, but today I intend to come home with a big smile on my face,'' he said with a cheerful expression. First, he brought a breath of fresh air to the team, which had been depressed after missing out on the league championship.