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Scouting Report: Daisuke Matsuzaka – RHP
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Daisuke Matsuzaka walks away from baseball with love for game - The Japan Times
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Ex-Red Sox P Daisuke Matsuzaka to retire after 2021 NPB season
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Daisuke Matsuzaka surprised by Ichiro Suzuki during retirement ceremony
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Baseball in Japan is about to begin. Here's the primer you need to get caught up - The Athletic
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Former Red Sox Papelbon Recalls When Varitek Smacked A-Rod
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Ex-major leaguer Matsuzaka walks away from baseball with love for game
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