For Neal and the rest of the league, it has been an agonizing wait of twists, turns, stops and starts. Neal said he quelled his restlessness by reading John Grisham novels and painting American western themes in acrylic. Eventually, Seibu’s stadium opened four days a week for voluntary workouts, and then a second spring training began May 18. We’re not supposed to eat out, play golf or go anywhere except the field, the grocery store and home. It’s definitely different.”Despite the heightened health concerns, two Yomiuri Giants players received positive results from a coronavirus test hours before an exhibition game against Neal’s Lions.

Source: New York Times June 19, 2020 03:56 UTC