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Boston Red Sox fans react to spectators who caught Masataka
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Meet The New Guy: Masataka Yoshida
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Masataka Yoshida introduced by Red Sox - CBS Boston
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Masataka Yoshida may have a powerful surprise in store for Red Sox
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MLB Breaking News: Masataka Yoshida Signs With Boston Red Sox in
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Masataka Yoshida - MLB Left field - News, Stats, Bio and more
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Yankees showing interest in Japan's Masataka Yoshida
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There were questions about Masataka Yoshida's ability to hit MLB
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New Red Sox Outfielder Masataka Yoshida Is An A Plate Discipline
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Red Sox fans hail elite hitter Masataka Yoshida after incredible
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Masataka Yoshida could move from NPB to MLB
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Why Japanese star Masataka Yoshida uses 'Macho Man' as his walk-up
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Mayer, Yoshida headline 5 Red Sox prospects on BA's top 100 list
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Masataka Yoshida's BP sessions impress: 'He's not scared to swing
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Masataka Yoshida's BP sessions impress: 'He's not scared to swing