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The Cincinnati Reds have released Shogo Akiyama - Redleg Nation
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Reds Considering Nick Senzel Trade Scenarios - MLB Trade Rumors
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Former Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama to return to NPB with Carp
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Everything you need to know as MLB's 2020 season restart begins
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Shogo Akiyama will play all over Reds outfield
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A Deeper Look at the Reds - Viva El Birdos
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SB Nation Offseason GM Simulation - Cincinnati Reds edition - Red
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Spring Training Guide 2020 by Times Media Group - Issuu
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Reds hope Akiyama ends long-running search for leadoff batter
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Two years after arriving to great fanfare, Shogo Akiyama's time on