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Hideki Matsui - Wikipedia
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Jeter returns as Yankees honor 1998 team at Old-Timers' Day, Boone booed by some
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Slugger Matsui announces retirement
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Hideki Matsui to Sign 1-Day Contract with New York Yankees and Retire, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Yankees Win 2009 World Series - The New York Times
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Ichiro Suzuki – Society for American Baseball Research
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Hideki Matsui's big day leads Yankees over Phillies for 2009 title - Pinstripe Alley
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Back on Top, Yankees Add A 27th Title - The New York Times
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World Series: Godzilla smashes way to MVP - Deseret News
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Hideki Matsui re-signs with Yankees, then retires - Sports Illustrated
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Yankees to sign Hideki Matsui to a one-day deal - Pinstripe Alley