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NEW YORK YANKEES

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Jun 30, 2015
Emulating 'Evil Empire' lands Red Sox in last place
Awhile back, Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino famously referred to the arch rival New York Yankees as "The Evil Empire."
BASEBALL / SPORTS SCOPE
Mar 24, 2015
Why did Matsui pick Yankees over Giants?
Former Yomiuri Giants star Hideki Matsui made news earlier this month with his decision to take a job with the New York Yankees. The move was seen as a curious one here for several reasons.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 21, 2015
Jeter, Matsui bring star power to charity event
Hideki Matsui stepped into the batter's box for old times' sake and, with former New York Yankees teammate Derek Jeter watching, capped a special day by sending a ball over the fence and into the right-field seats at Tokyo Dome. One more home run for Godzilla on a day full of them for Tohoku.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 18, 2015
Jeter, Matsui team up for good cause
When Derek Jeter was asked whom he idolized growing up, he immediately mentioned Dave Winfield, saying the former Yankees player was "larger than life," and that he had a poster of Winfield in his room as a child. Then a wry smile flashed across his face.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 11, 2015
Matsui named as Yankees advisor
Former New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui has been hired as a special advisor to team general manager Brian Cashman, the American League club announced on Tuesday.

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