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Hideki Matsui (松井 秀喜, Matsui Hideki?, born June 12, 1974 in Neagari, Ishikawa, Japan) is a Japanese Major League Baseball left fielder who plays for the New York Yankees. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.

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Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, shows a Yankees' T-shirt during an event for the New York Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy in Hong Kong as part of his Asian tour Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. New York Yankees
New York Yankees baseball player Hideki Matsui, the World Series MVP, waves from a float during a ticker-tape parade along Broadway celebrating their 27th World Series championship on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in New York. World Series
NEW YORK - DECEMBER 01: 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Derek Jeter attends the 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Celebration at The IAC Building on December 1, 2009 in New York City. Derek Jeter
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees warms up against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Jorge Posada
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees celebrates on a float during the New York Yankees World Series Victory Parade on November 6, 2009 in New York, New York. Mariano Rivera
FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2009, file photo, Colorado Rockies' Jason Giambi, right, follows the flight of his long fly out as Cincinnati Reds catcher Ryan Hanigan looks on during the eighth inning of the Rockies' 5-1 victory in a baseball game in Denver. The Rockies finalized a $1.75 million, one-year contact with Giambi on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Jason Giambi
NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: (FILE) Mike Mussina #35 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Boston Red Sox on August 28, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The game is the last regular season game at the current Yankee Stadium between the longtime rivals. The Yankees will play in the new Yankee Stadium starting next year. It was announced November 6, 2008 that Mussina won a Gold Glove Award. Mike Mussina
New York Yankees baseball players Alex Rodriguez, left, and Francisco Cervelli, second from left, celebrate on a float during a ticker-tape parade along Broadway celebrating their 27th World Series championship on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in New York. Alex Rodriguez
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 31: Johnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees watches as a Jayson Werth home run goes over the fence against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 31, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Johnny Damon
LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 05: Musician and former baseball player Bernie Williams arrives at the 10th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards held at Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bernie Williams
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, center, is asked questions from reporters after meetings with baseball owners and general managers Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in Paradise Valley, Ariz. Brian Cashman
PITTSBURGH - FEBRUARY 1: Forward Nick Johnson #42 of the Pittsburgh Penguins trips over the stick of forward Jason Pominville #29 of the Buffalo Sabres in the third period on February 1, 2010 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh defeated Buffalo 5-4. Nick Johnson
Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui demonstrates a hybrid backhoe PC200-8 during his visit to a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory. Los Angeles Angels
New York Yankees pitchers CC Sabathia, right, Andy Pettitte, left, and Joba Chamberlain emerge from the clubhouse to workout in preparation for their American League division deries baseball game at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 in New York. Andy Pettitte
New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte, left, and Melky Cabrera celebrate after the Yankees won Game 3 of the American League division baseball series against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in Minneapolis. The Yankees won 4-1 and swept the series. Melky Cabrera
New York Yankees Mariano Rivera, left, and Robinson Cano hold up the championship trophy after winning the Major League Baseball World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York. Robinson Cano
New York Yankees guest instructor Tino Martinez, left, greets actor Richard Gere after catching the ceremonial first pitch by Gere at the start of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Friday, March 27, 2009. Tino Martinez
CHICAGO - AUGUST 28: Outfielder Gary Sheffield #10 of the New York Mets strikes out to end the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 28, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Mets lost 5-2 to the Cubs. Gary Sheffield

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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui demonstrates a hybrid backhoe PC200-8 during his visit to a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui demonstrates a hybrid backhoe PC200-8 during his visit to a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui speaks to workers during his visit to a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui speaks to workers during his visit to a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui visits a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui visits a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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"For me, I couldn't have written a script any better than last year ended ... What else is there to do? Why would you even continue to play? But I want to make sure I'm done. I want to make sure I fully exhaust myself, and I don't..."


Andy Pettitte Feb 08 2010 9:36 PM from MLB.com

"I asked him his opinion, and he said, 'It's all about pitching,'"


Hank Steinbrenner Feb 05 2010 11:46 AM from The Poughkeepsie Journal

"We needed another top-notch starter and got one"


Hank Steinbrenner Feb 05 2010 11:46 AM from The Poughkeepsie Journal

"Jeter's place in Yankee history is obvious, so I think you can pretty much assume from there."


Hank Steinbrenner Feb 05 2010 8:26 AM from New York Post

"We'll get into all of that eventually"


Hank Steinbrenner Feb 05 2010 8:26 AM from New York Post

"The two trades that (GM) Brian (Cashman) did I was really pleased with and very proud of ... I think that is going to make a big difference for us."


Hank Steinbrenner Feb 05 2010 5:42 AM from Boston Herald

"He's been in this situation so many times, and it's good to look back there and have that guy behind you with all the experience ... It makes you feel calm."


C.C. Sabathia Feb 04 2010 7:58 PM from MLB.com

"The difference is his hard work -- what he does in the winter, the way he takes care of himself ... He continues to work during the season, and he's been great. We've seen him make plays to the left, to the right, that have been..."


Joe Girardi Feb 04 2010 7:58 PM from MLB.com

"Lou Gehrig, being a former captain and what he stood for, you mention his name to any baseball fan around the country, it means a lot ... I think passing him makes it stand out that much more."


Derek Jeter Feb 04 2010 7:58 PM from MLB.com

"In Derek's case, he's constantly interested in doing nothing but improving ... That's why he's one of the greatest players who ever played for the Yankees."


Brian Cashman Feb 04 2010 7:58 PM from MLB.com
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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui demonstrates a hybrid backhoe PC200-8 during his visit to a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui demonstrates a hybrid backhoe PC200-8 during his visit to a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui speaks to workers during his visit to a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui speaks to workers during his visit to a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui visits a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui visits a factory of Japanese construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu in Hiratsuka, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. World Series MVP Matsui likes the idea of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions even though he may be retired by the time such a matchup takes place. Matsui made the comments during his promotional visit to the factory.

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