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Cincinnati Reds spring camp: Shogo Akiyama impresses with his English
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Shogo Akiyama will not make opening day roster
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Shogo Akiyama: The Reds leadoff hitter is making adjustments in Year 2
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Recovering from knee injury, Yasmani Grandal makes spring debut
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Reds Among Teams Interested In Andrelton Simmons - MLB Trade Rumors
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Shogo Akiyama - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Reds hope Akiyama ends long-running search for leadoff batter
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Reds tell Akiyama he is not making the team settle on backup
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Cincinnati Reds: Shogo Akiyama heading back to Japan
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C Notes: Looking ahead to 2023 Reds roster, the future doesn't