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Chicago Cubs - I love you - Seiya Suzuki will wear #27 because
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Seiya Suzuki withdraws from World Baseball Classic
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Cubs sign Seiya Suzuki: Japanese slugger gets five-year, $85
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Japan Celebrates 150 Years of Baseball - The New York Times
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Detroit Tigers: It's time to invest heavily in international free
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What you need to know about new Red Sox outfielder Masataka
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Seiya Suzuki: How Chicago Cubs landed star Japanese OF
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More Baseball Articles - The Japan Times
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Seiya Suzuki withdraws from World Baseball Classic
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Tag - The Japan Times
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Why Japanese star Seiya Suzuki chose the Cubs over other suitors
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Seiya Suzuki's Second Successful Start at Iowa, and What Comes
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Seiya Suzuki finishes out first year in MLB with Cubs
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Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki has big first night with Iowa Cubs