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Why are there more great Japanese baseball players compared to players from other countries? - Quora
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Ex-major leaguer Matsuzaka walks away from baseball with love for game
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Daisuke Matsuzaka retires after 23-year career
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Ex-major leaguer Matsuzaka to end career after 23 seasons - Nikkei Asia
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Former Boston Red Sox: Where are they now? Adrian Gonzalez is a Met, Daisuke Matsuzaka pitching in Japan
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Bruce Bochy Becomes New Texas Rangers Manager
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Daisuke Matsuzaka era may not end yet - The Boston Globe
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