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Matsui's Departure From Yankees Will Leave a 'Monster' Hole to
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Hideki Matsui's big day leads Yankees over Phillies for 2009 title
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Hideki Matsui 2009 World Series MVP Highlights
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The Kids Will Never Forget What Happened” - Derek Jeter and Hideki
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Hideki Matsui's big day leads Yankees over Phillies for 2009 title
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World Series: New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui becomes Japan's
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Hideki Matsui announces retirement
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Hideki Matsui slugs New York Yankees past Philadelphia to clinch
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Matsui and the league that Ruth built
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Yankees win World Series
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Yankees Win 2009 World Series - The New York Times
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Hideki Matsui to announce retirement - Pinstripe Alley
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Hideki Matsui's big day leads Yankees over Phillies for 2009 title