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Who is Masataka Yoshida? 9 things to know about Red Sox free agent signee
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Lars Nootbaar could see the special potential of Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida during WBC: Cardinals Extra
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Japanese Baseball Players In The MLB – Sugoi JDM
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Red Sox sign Japanese batting champ Masataka Yoshida : r/redsox
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Masataka Yoshida has INCREDIBLE World Baseball Classic! So MANY CLUTCH moments from Team Japan STAR!
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Baseball: Buffaloes decide to post slugger Masataka Yoshida for MLB move
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Hiroshi Tanahashi on MLB star Masataka Yoshida: 'I feel proud of him as a countryman' - Sports Illustrated Wrestling News, Analysis and More
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Red Sox reportedly sign OF Yoshida to 5-year, $90 million deal
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Masataka Yoshida, Red Sox agree to deal