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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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Masahiro Tanaka returning to original Japanese team after 7 seasons with Yankees
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Masahiro Tanaka won't return to Yankees, MLB in 2022
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Yankees: Masahiro Tanaka already pitching for Rakuten Golden Eagles is depressing
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Masahiro Tanaka Agrees to Free Agent Deal With Rakuten Eagles
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Masahiro Tanaka, Yankees strike 7-year, $155M US deal
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Masahiro Tanaka time with New York Yankees over, goes back to Japan
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Masahiro Tanaka returning to Japan after 7 seasons with New York Yankees - ESPN
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Red Sox Rumors: Maybe Masahiro Tanaka is a free-agent option after all
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Rakuten Golden Eagles will allow Masahiro Tanaka to make the jump to MLB - NBC Sports