The Nippon Ham Fighters on Friday named colorful former outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo as their next manager, giving the Pacific League club a radically different look after falling short of the postseason for the third straight year under outgoing skipper Hideki Kuriyama.Beginning his career with the Central League's Hanshin Tigers, the 49-year-old Shinjo played for the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants before returning to Japan with the Fighters in 2004.He contributed to the club's 2006 Japan Series championship and retired at the end of the season.Blessed with speed, a strong arm and ra…READ FULL ARTICLE