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Hideki Matsui to retire as a Yankee in Stadium ceremony on July 28
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Matsui, Damon suit up for Old-Timers' Day - ESPN - Yankees Blog- ESPN
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Thank You, New York by Hideki Matsui
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Sweeny: Hideki Matsui, Goodbye And Good Luck In Retirement - CBS
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Mariano Rivera, legendary Yankees closer, through the years – New
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Matsui backs games between Japan, MLB champions - The San Diego
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Hideki Matsui to retire as Yankee
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YANKEES: Team plans to activate Andy Pettitte on Monday
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Hideki Matsui 2009 World Series MVP Highlights