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World Series: New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui becomes Japan's first MVP
Matsui, World Series MVP, faces uncertain future
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Slugger Matsui announces retirement
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Japanese pitcher steps into Mariners' spotlight
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Shortstops: Matsui makes history at Yankee Stadium
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NY Yankees World Series Champs - Hideki Matsui With MVP Trophy
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Former Yankees slugger, and 2009 World Series MVP, Hideki Matsui
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Yankees great Hideki Matsui sits down with News, talks fatherhood
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Former Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui honored during 150th
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Former Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui honored during 150th
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Yankees, Rays begin trip to Japan
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