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MLB: If Shohei Ohtani has a second Tommy John surgery, it's possible his recovery might be more difficult than the first — but not a given. - The Japan News
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball
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Shohei Ohtani probably won't sign with your team
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MLB: Shohei Ohtani is 'Made In Japan' with American adaptations - The Mainichi
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Japanese Yankees fans make pitch for Shohei Ohtani, who could be New York 'rock star'