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Importing Japanese stars will always carry heavy risk
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New York Yankees Legends: Hideki Matsui, the Yankees' Godzilla
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Hideki Matsui's big day leads Yankees over Phillies for 2009 title - Pinstripe Alley
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KANAZAWA, Japan - Hideki Matsui, who will join the New York Yankees next season, pulls a Yankee's uniform out of a grab bag given to him by reporters on Dec. 31 at
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Hideki Matsui Welcomes New Challenge With the A's - The New York Times
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Yankees are an attractive destination for Japanese star slugger in 2025
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Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #87 Hideki Matsui - Pinstripe Alley
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Hideki Matsui gets to work on first day with A's - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees hits a three-run homer to center in the bottom of the first inning against the Florida Marlins in World Series
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Hideki Matsui elected to Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame - Sports Illustrated
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World Series: New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui becomes Japan's first MVP
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Remembering How Great Hideki Matsui Was When He Came Over From Japan To Win As A Yankee
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MLB: Hideki Matsui, Derek Jeter Returns as Yankees at Old-Timers' Day - The Japan News