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Ichiro Suzuki, Biography & Facts
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What happened to Shintaro Fujinami, Shohei Ohtani's old rival
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Tigers pitcher Shintaro Fujinami reaches agreement with Athletics
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How Does Seiya Suzuki Stack Up?
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