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Young guns: The Japan Series showcases young pitching talent - The Japan Times
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Daisuke Matsuzaka reportedly will retire after this season : r/NPB
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Ex-Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka gets emotional send-off in final game – NBC Sports Boston
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Lions veteran Daisuke Matsuzaka to retire following injury struggles - The Japan Times
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Young guns: The Japan Series showcases young pitching talent - The Japan Times