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Japanese consul general finally tosses 1st pitch at Mets game
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This Date in Mets History: March 30 - Benny and the Mets come up
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Steele, Stroman to start for Cubs in London – NBC Sports Chicago
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How Five Former Mets Players Ended Up Managing in Japan - The New
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1 (pt1/2) - Cubs vs Mets (in Japan) - Wed, March 29, 2000 - 4:05am
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Chicago CUBS vs New York METS Opening Day JAPAN 3/29/2000 Original
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How Five Former Mets Players Ended Up Managing in Japan - The New
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Munenori Kawasaki - Wikipedia
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Mets played Cubs in Japan in 2000
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Athletics excited about starting season in Japan next week
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Mets sign Japanese ace Kodai Senga to five-year, $75 million deal
EXTREMELY RARE. Baseball comes with ball holder.
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Rawlings Official 2000 JAPAN OPENING DAY SERIES CHICAGO CUBS-NY METS Baseball
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This Date in Mets History: March 29 - Hampton and the 2000 Mets