From the Japan Times
The Marines skipper confirmed Wednesday that he was approached last year by a consortium of wealthy Japanese and foreign investors interested in purchasing another existing NPB franchise and putting him in charge.
Though Valentine rejected the overture and declined to identify the team, The Japan Times has confirmed through baseball sources that it was the Yokohama BayStars.
“I never considered the possibility that I would leave this team,” Valentine said of Lotte. “And it was not the first time I said, ‘Thanks, but no thanks to another club.’ “
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