Manager Akiyama cautiously estimated that a top-tier foreign slugger would cost at least 300 million. The price for a third starting pitcher, plus a star setup/closer, would also be around the same amount.
Additionally, many players still on the team have performed exceptionally well this season, meaning their salaries will naturally need to be increased.
Although Owner Sun has always been generous in terms of funding, Manager Akiyama couldn't be sure if the owner might suddenly decide to reduce investments in the team.
"The salary budget for the 2014 season is—4 billion!!!"
"Great!!!" Almost as soon as Goto Youkou finished speaking, Manager Akiyama shouted excitedly and jumped up from his seat. He only sat back down sheepishly after noticing the teasing looks from his colleagues around him.
