Report: Texas Rangers Agree to a 6-year Deal with Yu Darvish
#bbpBox_159707203933188097 a { text-decoration:none; color:#009999; }#bbpBox_159707203933188097 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }#rangers people still suggesting they "probably" can't sign prince assuming they sign yu.27 minutes ago via Mobile WebReplyRetweetFavorite@JonHeymanCBSJon Heyman
Well duh, Jon.
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Things You Can Still Purchase: Kazuo Matsui Replica Jersey
You know what you can still purchase from MLB.com? Source (Ok, I guess if you read the title of the article, you already knew the answer of that question) Seriously though, WHY DO THEY STILL HAVE THESE?
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December 19, 2011
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December 19, 2011
Things You Can Still Purchase: Kazuo Matsui Replica Jersey
You know what you can still purchase from MLB.com?
Source
(Ok, I guess if you read the title of the article, you already knew the answer of that question)
Seriously though, WHY DO THEY STILL HAVE THESE?
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December 14, 2011
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December 14, 2011
Yankees Win Bid for Hiroyuki Nakajima
There have been reports stating that Nakajima was hoping to land on the West Coast, and I suspect (though cannot confirm) that he would prefer a starting gig as he is currently in the prime of his career. As such, it will be interesting to see if he accepts the Yankees offer, whatever it may be, to serve as their primary utility infielder - it would not be unprecedented for Nakajima...
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December 07, 2011
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December 07, 2011
Breaking News: Mariners vs A’s To start 2012 MLB season in Japan
Brandon Choate covers breaking Major League Baseball news that the 2012 season will open in Japan with the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics facing off. Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki came from Japan in 2001 to play for the Seattle Mariners. Some say Ichiro paved the way for Japanese players to enter the big leagues as players like Hideki Mastui, Kenji Jojhima, So...
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September 28, 2011
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September 28, 2011
Jason Heyward starts his season with a homer — again
Just call him Mr. Opening Day.
For the second straight year, Atlanta Braves rightfielder Jason Heyward hit a home run in his first at-bat on opening day — this one coming off Washington Nationals pitcher Livan Hernandez to lead off the second inning in the Braves' 2-0 victory.
Combine the shot with 2010's blast off Carlos Zambrano and Heyward becomes just the second...
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March 31, 2011
NL CENTRAL PREVIEW: Astros Hoping to Rise in 2011
Greg Lucas
FOXSportsHouston.com
Houston Astro fans are well aware 2010 was not a good season. It was not expected to be, but when the club lost it's first eight games the die was cast. Veterans like Carlos Lee, Lance Berkman, Kazuo Matsui and Pedro Feliz got off to horrid starts. Pitcher Wandy Rodriguez was not pitching well. Game after game something went wrong or a big hit was...
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February 02, 2011
Some MLB Notes
Here are some of the more current MLB happenings:
The Twins won the bidding for Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka, the 2010 Nippon Professional Baseball batting champion. The posting cost Minny around $5M
Jon Garland and the Dodgers have agreed to a one year deal
Former Yankees P Jonathan Albaladejo gets a 1-year, $950K deal w/ the Yomiuri Giants. He spent most of year closing...
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November 27, 2010
Kaz Matsui returning to Japan to play for Eagles
TOKYO (AP) -- Kazuo Matsui has returned to Japan and joined the Rakuten Eagles after spending seven seasons in the major leagues.
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November 25, 2010
K. Matsui returns to Japan with Rakuten Eagles
Kazuo Matsui has signed a contract with the Rakuten Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, effectively ending his seven-year stint in the Major Leagues, the Associated Press reported on Thursday.
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November 25, 2010
Kaz Matsui, 35, agrees to deal with Japan team Rakuten Eagles
Kazuo Matsui has returned to Japan and joined the Rakuten Eagles after spending seven seasons in the major leagues.
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November 25, 2010
Kaz Matsui returns to Japan to play for Eagles
TOKYO—Kazuo Matsui has returned to Japan and joined the Rakuten Eagles after spending seven seasons in the major leagues.
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November 25, 2010
Cut by Astros, Kaz Matsui returns to Japan
Kazuo Matsui has returned to Japan and joined the Rakuten Eagles after spending seven seasons in the major leagues.
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November 25, 2010
Kazuo Matsui to play in Japan (AP)
Kazuo Matsui has returned to Japan and joined the Rakuten Eagles after spending seven seasons in the major leagues. The Eagles said Thursday they reached an agreement with the 35-year-old infielder, who played for the New York Mets, Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros from 2004-10. The switch-hitting Matsui was waived by the Astros in May and finished the year in the minors.
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November 25, 2010
Some Thoughts on Nakajima
The rumor mill out of Japan has it that Seibu Lions shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima is looking to make an MLB jump this offseason via the posting system. I’ve covered “Nakaji” on FanGraphs before, but here’s a little more detail.
In the Field
Good glove, pretty good arm. I’ve seen some commentary speculating that he’s better suited to second base in...
Rockies sign INF Matsui to minor league deal
DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies signed infielder Kazuo Matsui to a minor league deal Tuesday.
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May 25, 2010
Rockies sign Matsui to minor league deal
The Colorado Rockies signed infielder Kazuo Matsui to a minor league deal on Tuesday.
Via Miami Herald
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May 25, 2010
Matsui returns to Rockies' fold
Second baseman Kazuo Matsui passed a physical on Tuesday and will join the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate Colorado Springs on a Minor League contract. The Sky Sox are playing in Omaha.
Via mlb.com
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May 25, 2010
Minor-league deal brings Matsui back to the franchise
Interested in adding depth and creating more options, the Rockies have brought back free-agent second baseman Kazuo Matsui on a minor-league deal, according to a major-league source.
Via Denver Post
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May 25, 2010
As expected, Matsui returning on minor-league deal
Kazuo Matsui talked to me last week and smiled widely when recalling his days with the Rockies. He made it clear that he would like to come back. He got his chance today, agreeing to a minor-league deal, pending a physical. As I wrote earlier, the idea is to give him a look in Triple-A to see if he can get his offensive rhythm back. The Rockies realize the reports weren’t good...
Via All Things Rockies
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May 24, 2010
The Colorado Rockies sign Kazuo Matsui
The Rockies have signed 34-year old switch hitting 2B Kaz Matsui to a minor league deal. Matsui played in 27 games for the Astros before this release this year and he was 10 of 71 (.141 avg, .352 OPS) with 4 runs scored, 1 RBI and 1 stolen base. He has now played in 630 games in his 7 years in the majors and he is 615 of 2,302 (.267 avg, .701 OPS) with 330 runs scored, 32 homers...
Via Rockies Locker
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May 24, 2010
Rockies bring back Kazuo Matsui with minor league contract
Sporting News staff reports
The Colorado Rockies on Monday agreed with infielder Kazuo Matsui on a minor league contract, MLB.com reports. Pending a physical, Matsui will report to the club's Triple-A affiliate in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Matsui, 35, was part of the Rockies' 2007 National League championship team, providing speed at the top of the order...
Via SportingNews.com
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May 24, 2010
Kazuo Matsui signs Minor League contract with Colorado Rockies
According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, the Colorado Rockies have and former Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui have agreed to a Minor League contract pending a physical.
Matsui, 35, is re-joining a club that he played with in 2006-2007. He cleared waivers on Monday and will join the Rockies Triple-A club. He was hitting .141 in 27 games this season before being released by Houston...
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May 24, 2010
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May 24, 2010
Kazuo to join Rockies' Triple-A club
The Rockies have reached a Minor League agreement with second baseman Kazuo Matsui, who will join Triple-A Colorado Springs provided he passes a physical on Tuesday, Major League sources said Monday.
Via mlb.com
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May 24, 2010
Rockies want Matsui back on minor-league deal
Interested in adding depth and creating more options, the Rockies are negotiating to bring back free agent second baseman Kazuo Matsui on a minor-league deal.
Via Denver Post
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May 24, 2010
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