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i = 0;
while (!deck.isInOrder()) {
print 'Iteration ' + i;
deck.shuffle();
i++;
}
print 'It took ' + i + ' iterations to sort the deck.';
The Los Angeles Dodgers have cultivated a unique and enduring bond with Japan over decades, earning them the informal title of "Japan's team" in Major League Baseball. This strong connection began as early as the 1950s and 60s with goodwill tours and scouting camps in Japan, establishing an early presence. However, their status truly solidified with the signing of Hideo Nomo in 1995, who became the trailblazing Japanese superstar to successfully transition to MLB with the Dodgers, paved the way for future Japanese stars. The Dodgers continued to attract prominent Japanese players like Takashi Saito, Hiroki Kuroda, Kenta Maeda, and Yu Darvish, consistently showcasing Japanese stars on a high-profile team. The recent acquisitions of two-way legend Shohei Ohtani and ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto for massive contracts, along with the pursuit of Roki Sasaki, have amplified this connection to an unprecedented level, making the Dodgers a must-watch team for Japanese baseball fans, with games now widely broadcast and team merchandise ubiquitous across Japan.
Hideo Nomo: Hideo Nomo undeniably paved the way for Japanese baseball players in Major League Baseball by boldly challenging the restrictive system in Japan and proving that Japanese talent could thrive at the highest level. Prior to Nomo's arrival in 1995, a "gentleman's agreement" largely prevented Japanese players from joining MLB, but Nomo, with the help of his agent Don Nomura, exploited a loophole in the Japanese Uniform Players Contract by "voluntarily retiring" from his team, the Kintetsu Buffaloes. This controversial move freed him to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his immediate success, winning NL Rookie of the Year and becoming a fan sensation with his "Tornado" delivery, shattered preconceived notions about Japanese players and their ability to adapt. His trailblazing leap inspired a generation of Japanese stars, including Ichiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsui, and Shohei Ohtani, to pursue their dreams in MLB and ultimately led to the establishment of the posting system, which formalized the transfer of Japanese talent to the American big leagues.
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i = 0;
while (!deck.isInOrder()) {
print 'Iteration ' + i;
deck.shuffle();
i++;
}
print 'It took ' + i + ' iterations to sort the deck.';