HIDEKI MATSUI RUMORS
Matsui given People's Honor Award by Japanese PM
Former New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui received the People's Honor Award from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at an elaborate ceremony at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.
Matsui and his former manager with the Yomiuri Giants, Shigeo Nagashima, received the award, which is bestowed on those who have made significant achievements in their careers and are beloved by the public...
Via Fox Sports
13 days ago
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"Godzilla" to Return to The Yankees
Sure he retired last December, but, according to the New York Post, that isn't stopping the New York Yankees from offering Hideki Matsui a contract.
I'll let you make all the Yankees jokes, but, honestly, the team inking the former slugger to a one-day deal so he can ceremoniously "retire" in pinstripes is actually pretty cool.
The two-time All-Star, and...
Yankees to sign Hideki Matsui
Well, Hideki Matsui will be returning to the Yankees.
For one day.
Plans are in the works for the Yankees to sign Matsui to a one-day contract so he can retire as a Yankee, according to George King of the New York Post. Matsui originally announced his retirement from baseball back in December.
Signed prior to the 2003 season, Matsui quickly became a fan favorite. Over his seven years...
Hideki Matsui gets his own commemorative stamp collection
Nippon TV is selling a Hideki Matsui commemorative retirement stamp collection that will have 20 stickers featuring the Japanese slugger from his playing days in Japan and the U.S.
The man called Godzilla — who won three Japanese World Championships and a World Series in 2009 with the New York Yankees— will be immortalized on the 20 stamps, 10 postcards and a special holder...
Reports: Ex-Yankee Matsui set to retire
Former New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui is set to retire after a two-decade long career in the major leagues and with Japan's Yomiuri Giants, according to multiple reports.
Matsui, often referred to as "Godzilla,'' hit a career .282 with 175 home runs in 10 MLB seasons with the Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays.
In 34 games...
Via Fox Sports
December 27, 2012
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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball
After a illustrious career in Japan and ten seasons playing in the United States, Hideki Matsui will retire from baseball. Matsui who earned the nickname Godzilla had drawn some interest in free agency this winter.
The 38-year-old Matsui was a regular with the New York Yankees from 2003 though 2009. He later played with the Los Angeles Angels. Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays...
Matsui makes big impression in Rays debut
ST. PETERSBURG After a month in the making, Matsui Mania descended upon Tropicana Field with one Godzilla-worthy wallop.
Veteran slugger Hideki Matsui may have taken his time moving up the ranks of the Tampa Bay Rays' minor leagues, accompanied each step of the way by a throng of some 50 Japanese media members.
But he wasted absolutely no time Tuesday night endearing himself...
Via Fox Sports Florida
May 29, 2012
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Matsui ready to get to work in Rays system
ST. PETERSBURG Inside a jammed auxiliary clubhouse, some 50 Japanese media members and a large local press contingent gathered Tuesday morning for the official introduction of the highest-profile minor leaguer in Tampa Bay Rays history.
Hello, Hideki Matsui.
The iconic Japanese slugger and longtime fixture for the New York Yankees took his seat on a platform beside a translator...
Via Fox Sports Florida
May 01, 2012
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Tampa Bay Rays close Hideki Matsui deal.
TAMPA BAY- The Rays just brought age and wisdom to their lineup with the announcement that they have inked Hideki Matsui to a minor league contract.
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BLAST FROM THE PAST
Yankees in contact with Matsui?
With the Yankees needing a left-handed bat to platoon at DH with Andruw Jones, there are rumblings that the team has been in talks with Hideki Matsui to bring him back to the Bronx.
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
January 16, 2012
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