ARLINGTON -- The Rangers are going into business with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Texas announced a multiyear partnership with the Nippon Professional Baseball club that will encompass both baseball and business operations.
The clubs will exchange scouting reports and other baseball operations information. In addition, the Fighters will have a member of their baseball staff work in the Rangers' system as an instructor. Rangers personnel will also travel to Japan to observe the Fighters' operation.
The two teams will also share information as they both construct new ballparks. The Fighters announced plans to build a new stadium in Sapporo that will be similar to the Rangers' future new ballpark and will also included a mixed-use entertainment district.