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Yankees: Masahiro Tanaka already pitching for Rakuten Golden Eagles is depressing
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Masahiro Tanaka returns to Japanese team after seven seasons with Yankees - The Globe and Mail
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Masahiro Tanaka has plenty to contemplate after rough NPB return - The Japan Times
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Remembering Masahiro Tanaka's five best Yankees starts - Pinstripe Alley
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Masahiro Tanaka: Teammates and scouts sing the praises of Japan's best pitcher – New York Daily News
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Report: Japanese club Rakuten still undecided on RHP Tanaka posting to MLB teams
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It's Official! Masahiro Tanaka to return to Japan's NPB with former club Rakuten Eagles - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Tanaka after return to Japan: I wanted to stay with Yankees
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Masahiro Tanaka nearing return to Japan (report)
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Tanaka aims to show Japanese fans he 'improved' with Yankees
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Masahiro Tanaka to remain with NPB's Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles for 2022 season
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Tanaka aims to show Japanese fans he 'improved' with Yankees - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Sold on Yankees, Masahiro Tanaka Gets $155 Million - The New York Times
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Report: Tanaka to pitch in Japan if he doesn't re-sign with Yankees
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Tanaka leaves Yankees, rejoins former team to pitch in Japan