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So he acknowledged that this'}, {'start': '28.920', 'end': '34.320', 'text': "was an emergency and that memories of last year's wild hospital seemed to be"}, {'start': '32.079', 'end': '37.480', 'text': 'haunting the team.'}, {'start': '34.320', 'end': '40.520', 'text': 'He said:  This is a very worrying'}, {'start': '37.480', 'end': '43.480', 'text': 'situation.  This is because if our troops'}, {'start': '40.520', 'end': '46.160', 'text': 'continue to get injured like this, it will be difficult to secure the necessary number of troops'}, {'start': '43.480', 'end': '48.800', 'text': '.  He admitted that he had tried to work with the'}, {'start': '46.160', 'end': '51.320', 'text': "team's medical staff from the start of the season to"}, {'start': '48.800', 'end': '54.079', 'text': 'develop a program for injury prevention,'}, {'start': '51.320', 'end': '57.160', 'text': "but that it ultimately didn't go as planned"}, {'start': '54.079', 'end': '60.000', 'text': '.  Most recent injuries'}, {'start': '57.160', 'end': '62.719', 'text': 'are the result of an accumulation of small injuries over a long period of time that eventually'}, {'start': '60.000', 'end': '65.320', 'text': 'manifested as a larger injury'}, {'start': '62.719', 'end': '68.159', 'text': '.  Therefore, despite the injury prevention systems in place'}, {'start': '65.320', 'end': '71.159', 'text': ', accidental injuries are'}, {'start': '68.159', 'end': '73.320', 'text': 'very difficult to avoid and sometimes'}, {'start': '71.159', 'end': '76.280', 'text': 'are beyond the control of the team.'}, {'start': '76.280', 'end': '82.880', 'text': 'He acknowledged that there are no concrete preventative measures in place yet and only preventative measures have been taken.   A'}, {'start': '79.119', 'end': '86.280', 'text': 'prime example of this is Sullivan, who was forced'}, {'start': '82.880', 'end': '88.640', 'text': 'out of the game with a left shoulder injury that put him off the 15-day'}, {'start': '86.280', 'end': '91.520', 'text': 'injured list.'}, {'start': '88.640', 'end': '94.280', 'text': 'However, his condition continued to deteriorate and the'}, {'start': '91.520', 'end': '97.119', 'text': 'team ultimately decided to keep him on long-term pay'}, {'start': '94.280', 'end': '98.880', 'text': '.  Roberts said he needed to allow him to'}, {'start': '97.119', 'end': '102.159', 'text': 'return on discretionary fitness and that'}, {'start': '98.880', 'end': '105.159', 'text': 'his top priorities at the moment were his'}, {'start': '102.159', 'end': '108.560', 'text': 'salary and his Western club.  Regarding his return date,'}, {'start': '105.159', 'end': '111.280', 'text': 'he has not yet decided on a specific date.   He'}, {'start': '111.280', 'end': '116.520', 'text': "said this would depend on the progress of his recovery and the results of a review by the team's medical staff"}, {'start': '113.719', 'end': '120.280', 'text': ".  Roberts also revealed that Snell's"}, {'start': '116.520', 'end': '122.680', 'text': 'current treatment plan involves supplemental physical therapy'}, {'start': '120.280', 'end': '126.119', 'text': ".  He said he had consulted with the team's medical staff and"}, {'start': '126.119', 'end': '131.120', 'text': "determined the player's injury did not require surgery.   He"}, {'start': '131.120', 'end': '136.400', 'text': "added that he hopes surgery won't be necessary.  Friedman"}, {'start': '136.400', 'end': '141.480', 'text': 'said 11 players were forced to leave the game due to injuries last year.  He said that even though the season has just started this year,'}, {'start': '138.879', 'end': '144.080', 'text': 'many players are already'}, {'start': '141.480', 'end': '146.519', 'text': 'out of games.'}, {'start': '144.080', 'end': '149.360', 'text': 'Friedman said he conducted a comprehensive study into why players are so'}, {'start': '146.519', 'end': '152.440', 'text': 'susceptible to injury, specifically looking'}, {'start': '149.360', 'end': '155.239', 'text': 'at cases of players who have shrunk after joining the team. The'}, {'start': '152.440', 'end': '158.760', 'text': 'Dodgers also consulted with many experts and'}, {'start': '155.239', 'end': '161.599', 'text': 'experts in an effort to make the most objective and accurate'}, {'start': '158.760', 'end': '164.599', 'text': 'assessment. The results of the study showed that'}, {'start': '161.599', 'end': '167.400', 'text': "players' pursuit of immediate action is the main cause of injuries"}, {'start': '164.599', 'end': '170.319', 'text': '.  This puts increased strain on shoulders, elbows and'}, {'start': '167.400', 'end': '173.040', 'text': 'joints, exacerbating the risk of injury'}, {'start': '170.319', 'end': '175.800', 'text': '.'}, {'start': '173.040', 'end': '178.680', 'text': 'But a slippery ball'}, {'start': '175.800', 'end': '181.120', 'text': 'is an even more important culprit, Friedman said.  MLB balls have'}, {'start': '181.120', 'end': '187.000', 'text': 'long been criticized for being slippery compared to balls used in Japan.  This has led to an'}, {'start': '183.799', 'end': '189.400', 'text': 'increase in the use of benzodiazepines and other sticky substances, which are often'}, {'start': '189.400', 'end': '195.080', 'text': 'overused to improve pitching control.  In particular, these sticky substances'}, {'start': '192.480', 'end': '197.720', 'text': 'increase the amount of spin on the ball, giving the hand in question an'}, {'start': '195.080', 'end': '201.239', 'text': 'unfair advantage.   In'}, {'start': '197.720', 'end': '204.480', 'text': '2021, MLB implemented new rules and'}, {'start': '204.480', 'end': '209.680', 'text': "began stricter measures to inspect players' gloves and hats during games.  But violations"}, {'start': '207.440', 'end': '212.120', 'text': "continue, with players such as the Mets' Max"}, {'start': '209.680', 'end': '214.920', 'text': "Schaer and the Yankees' Domingo Germán"}, {'start': '214.920', 'end': '220.439', 'text': 'receiving 10-game suspensions this season for using sticky substances.'}, {'start': '217.720', 'end': '222.920', 'text': "Friedman said he believes replacing MLB's current balls"}, {'start': '220.439', 'end': '225.959', 'text': 'with Japanese-made balls'}, {'start': '222.920', 'end': '228.640', 'text': 'is an effective way to solve the slipperiness problem.'}, {'start': '230.280', 'end': '236.439', 'text': "Friedman elaborated on this view in a media interview about next season's baseball construction"}, {'start': '233.000', 'end': '239.120', 'text': '.  Friedman said Japanese balls are of higher quality and'}, {'start': '236.439', 'end': '241.400', 'text': 'have a natural grip without the use of adhesives'}, {'start': '239.120', 'end': '244.519', 'text': '.  The'}, {'start': '241.400', 'end': '247.560', 'text': 'NPB ball Friedman was referring to is the Water Star'}, {'start': '244.519', 'end': '250.200', 'text': '.  He emphasized that the Japanese Water Star ball has better grip and is'}, {'start': '247.560', 'end': '252.720', 'text': 'easier for the hand to control'}, {'start': '250.200', 'end': '255.200', 'text': '.  Friedman has a'}, {'start': '252.720', 'end': '257.880', 'text': 'high opinion of the Japanese ball and has used it before'}, {'start': '255.200', 'end': '260.320', 'text': ', finding it to be a comfortable fit in his hands.  He'}, {'start': '257.880', 'end': '262.560', 'text': 'said it has good grip and is easy to control.'}, {'start': '260.320', 'end': '265.560', 'text': 'Friedmansch specifically analyzed the strengths of the Japanese ball due to water'}, {'start': '262.560', 'end': '268.040', 'text': '.'}, {'start': '265.560', 'end': '271.039', 'text': 'Not only are Japanese balls of superior quality, they'}, {'start': '268.040', 'end': '273.320', 'text': 'also have consistency in size and rebound, something'}, {'start': '271.039', 'end': '275.919', 'text': 'MLB balls lack.'}, {'start': '273.320', 'end': '278.880', 'text': 'Friedman'}, {'start': '275.919', 'end': '281.400', 'text': "also pointed out some problems with MLB's balls.  The shape of the ball"}, {'start': '278.880', 'end': '284.479', 'text': 'can sometimes be out of reach and difficult to control'}, {'start': '281.400', 'end': '287.680', 'text': '.  He also said that the quality of the roadside assistance was inconsistent and that it was'}, {'start': '284.479', 'end': '291.360', 'text': 'inconvenient in harsh weather.'}, {'start': '287.680', 'end': '293.960', 'text': 'MLB has used a rolling ball since 1977'}, {'start': '291.360', 'end': '296.880', 'text': ', and the company has'}, {'start': '293.960', 'end': '299.440', 'text': 'been a subsidiary of MLB since 2018.  Although it would be'}, {'start': '296.880', 'end': '302.639', 'text': 'difficult to completely switch to Japanese balls,'}, {'start': '299.440', 'end': '306.120', 'text': 'technical cooperation to improve quality'}, {'start': '302.639', 'end': '309.160', 'text': 'is a realistic option.  Other industries, such as automotive, have'}, {'start': '306.120', 'end': '311.720', 'text': 'already proven the benefits of international cooperation before Sunday'}, {'start': '309.160', 'end': '315.240', 'text': '.  Friedman urged MLB to consider working'}, {'start': '311.720', 'end': '318.440', 'text': 'with Japan to introduce Kawaka processing technology and ensure product uniformity'}, {'start': '315.240', 'end': '321.440', 'text': '.'}, {'start': '321.440', 'end': '327.479', 'text': 'Although this not only improves the quality of the ball but also prevents unnecessary warping, it is not possible to'}, {'start': '324.360', 'end': '330.360', 'text': 'completely switch to a different type of ball for each ship'}, {'start': '327.479', 'end': '333.400', 'text': '.  Changing the ball is not easy, but we'}, {'start': '330.360', 'end': '335.440', 'text': 'hope MLB will give it careful consideration.  He hopes that MLB will reform the ball to'}, {'start': '333.400', 'end': '338.440', 'text': 'give pitchers a better grip'}, {'start': '335.440', 'end': '340.680', 'text': 'and prevent illegal ball design'}, {'start': '340.680', 'end': '346.360', 'text': '.  Improving the quality of the ball is a great change, but'}, {'start': '343.600', 'end': '349.280', 'text': 'preventing injuries requires change from within the team -'}, {'start': '346.360', 'end': '351.919', 'text': 'specific measures to protect pitchers'}, {'start': '349.280', 'end': '354.759', 'text': ".  Recognizing the Dodgers' serious injury situation"}, {'start': '351.919', 'end': '357.680', 'text': ', Friedman'}, {'start': '354.759', 'end': '361.039', 'text': 'identified several measures to protect their immediate health.'}, {'start': '363.919', 'end': '369.080', 'text': 'Friedman said the team will focus on player health and strengthen injury prevention measures to avoid a repeat of the difficulties.'}, {'start': '374.120', 'end': '380.240', 'text': 'Meetings were held with coaches and development staff on how to protect the health of players from the minors to the majors while keeping the focus on games early in the season. To address the injury outbreak,'}, {'start': '376.960', 'end': '383.039', 'text': 'MLB and the Dodgers'}, {'start': '380.240', 'end': '386.720', 'text': 'need to focus on the following strategies:  It is necessary to develop a diverse pitching style that'}, {'start': '383.039', 'end': '389.400', 'text': 'emphasizes technique and tactics rather than relying solely on reviewing high-level styles'}, {'start': '389.400', 'end': '395.319', 'text': '.  Development of durable playersImprovement of equipment and balls to help pitchers'}, {'start': '392.599', 'end': '398.160', 'text': 'withstand the high pressure and intensity of games and'}, {'start': '395.319', 'end': '400.960', 'text': 'reduce the risk of long-term injuryImprovement of equipment and'}, {'start': '398.160', 'end': '404.360', 'text': 'balls (research and introduction of non-slip balls and'}, {'start': '400.960', 'end': '407.840', 'text': 'development of official adhesive materials) to'}, {'start': '404.360', 'end': '410.520', 'text': 'support pitchers and review of rulesMLB should'}, {'start': '407.840', 'end': '413.599', 'text': 'reconsider the pitch clock rule and'}, {'start': '410.520', 'end': '416.680', 'text': 'consider measures to support pitchers in high-stress situationsBased'}, {'start': '413.599', 'end': '420.039', 'text': 'on the survey results, it is clear that'}, {'start': '416.680', 'end': '422.520', 'text': "MLB's policies are involved in the injury of Snell, even when comparing last year's case with this year's"}, {'start': '420.039', 'end': '426.080', 'text': ".  Snell's injury"}, {'start': '422.520', 'end': '429.000', 'text': 'highlights a serious problem in MLB.'}, {'start': '426.080', 'end': '432.120', 'text': 'Similar incidents continue, and no effective solution has'}, {'start': '429.000', 'end': '434.879', 'text': 'yet been found.  In fact, there has'}, {'start': '432.120', 'end': '438.039', 'text': 'been a significant increase in injuries across MLB, especially'}, {'start': '434.879', 'end': '440.800', 'text': 'in the hands and knees.  This is'}, {'start': '438.039', 'end': '443.440', 'text': 'not simply an accidental accident, but the result of a systemic problem coming to light'}, {'start': '440.800', 'end': '446.080', 'text': '.  Among the factors cited'}, {'start': '449.759', 'end': '456.039', 'text': "are a series of forced long-distance leads that require immediate throws due to a slippery game-level pitch clock.  All of this puts a huge strain on the athlete's body"}, {'start': '452.759', 'end': '458.960', 'text': '.  MLB is being called upon to fundamentally reconsider its'}, {'start': '456.039', 'end': '461.720', 'text': 'current rules and game environment in order to prevent players from becoming expendable'}, {'start': '461.720', 'end': '468.560', 'text': '.  Compared to the case of Yamamoto last year, he was'}, {'start': '465.240', 'end': '471.560', 'text': 'out of action for three months before fully recovering and was'}, {'start': '468.560', 'end': '474.400', 'text': 'unable to pitch as well as he normally would even after returning.  It is therefore not'}, {'start': '474.400', 'end': '481.400', 'text': 'surprising that Snell will be out for several months longer than originally planned'}, {'start': '478.319', 'end': '484.240', 'text': '.  Thank you for watching'}, {'start': '481.400', 'end': '487.280', 'text': '.  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