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Hideki Matsui now pitches in New York City rec-league baseball on weekends
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CWS@TB: Matsui homers in first game with Rays
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Hideki Matsui: A Unique Hall of Fame Candidate, by Brett Borzelli, Baseknock MLB
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A year after big draft haul, Tampa Bay Rays pleased with prospects' progress
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Watching Durham Bulls Baseball: August 2012
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Hideki Matsui re-signs with, then retires with Yankees
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2012 Season Review: Ryan Roberts - DRaysBay
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Prospect Nation 2012: #25- LHP Austin Wright & OF Aaron Altherr
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Hideki Matsui holds baseball class in N.Y. - The Japan News
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Matsui's return creates questions
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Watching Durham Bulls Baseball: May 2012
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