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Boston Red Sox 2023: What if Masataka Yoshida lives up to the hype
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2023 MLB Rookie of the Year Race Shakeup
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Masataka Yoshida's strong start silencing critics
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Red Sox Sign Masataka Yoshida To Five-Year Deal - MLB Trade Rumors
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