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Yankees, Rays begin trip to Japan
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A.L. All-Star Hideki Matsui signs deal with Tampa Bay Rays
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CWS@TB: Matsui homers in first game with Rays
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Hideki Matsui signs minor league deal with Rays - Newsday
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Paul O'Neill
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CWS@TB: Matsui homers in first game with Rays
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Should the Red Sox pay up for either Kyle Schwarber or Seiya
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Mlb Relocation
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Hideki Matsui to Sign 1-Day Contract with New York Yankees and
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Rays acquire Ryan Roberts from Diamondbacks - NBC Sports
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Hideki Matsui says Tampa Bay Rays had most interest in signing him
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CWS@TB: Matsui homers in first game with Rays
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Hideki Matsui: News, Stats, Bio & More - NBC Sports
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Hideki Matsui Designated for Assignment by Tampa Bay Rays
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Thank You, New York by Hideki Matsui