Quotes by Nobuhiko Matsunaka

“After seven years, Ill be 39, but I want to keep playing until Im 40.”

“If there are players that play wondering how they will fare in the Majors, we will lose.”

“Im glad that the team needs me to such a degree but its hard for me to give a quick answer.”

“The American team was full of major league players and we all thought they would be the best in this tournament.”

“Ive played against the Korean team since the Olympic Games in Atlanta, and since then Ive felt very strong about the determination by the Korean team that they dont want to lose to Japan. Im feeling that, as well, in this tournament, against a great team. Once again, Id like to do my best and defeat [Korea] in this round.”