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Report: Hideki Matsui to Sign One-Day Contract with New York Yankees and Retire

Hideki Matsui is one of the most beloved New York Yankees stars of the past decade, and the team has chosen to honor him with a one-day contract so he can retire in pinstripes, reports George King of the New York Post. Even though Matsui officially announced the end of his career in December, he still plans on retiring as a Yankee later this summer. Show More Summary

Former Yankees Star Hideki Matsui Was Most Assuredly in a Godzilla Movie

The man referred to as Godzilla was once in a movie featuring Godzilla. Stick that in your pop culture pipe and puff on it for a while. Also, makes sure to go to the 36:41 minute mark in the above video for the entirety of Hideki Matsui's cameo, all 25 seconds of it. Show More Summary

MLB Prospects: 5 Prospects Who Could Be the Next Hideki Matsui

After posting a.435 OPS in 34 games with the Tampa Bay Rays last season, Hideki Matsui has decided to retire. The 38-year-old played 10 seasons in the major leagues, as he hit.282/.360/.462 with 175 home runs and 689/547 K/BB in 1,236 career games. Show More Summary

Hideki Matsui remembers his time with New York Yankees – MLB Update

Hideki Matsui remembers his time with New York Yankees – MLB Update The New York Yankees former utility infielder Hideki Matsui has retired from professional baseball but he still believe that the years he spent in the South New York...Show More Summary

Extra, Extra: NYC May Get A "Perfect" Snowfall Saturday

Because you wouldn't mind being mayor of a small town, check out today's end-of-day links: a "perfect" snowstorm, Hideki Matsui retires, best mugshots of 2012, happy birthday Stan Lee, and screaming goats. Don't forget to follow Gothamist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. You can also get the top stories mailed to you—sign up here. [ more › ]

Former Oakland Athletics left fielder Hideki Matsui retires from baseball – MLB Update

Former Oakland Athletics left fielder Hideki Matsui retires from baseball – MLB Update Former Oakland Athletics left fielder Hideki Matsui has decided to leave the game after spending some nine years in the biggest baseball league in the world. Show More Summary

Hideki Matsui retires

Hideki Matsui, the Japanese slugger who became a star in both his native country and the United States, announced his retirement Thursday, according to MLB.com. The news was first reported by Japanese media, but Matsui has confirmedShow More Summary

Hideki Matsui Retires From Baseball After 20-Year Career

Hideki Matsui has announced his retirement from baseball after a career spanning two decades. Matsui, the Most Valuable Player of the 2009 World Series with the New York Yankees, has spent 20 years as a baseball pro in Japan and the US. During his ten years in Major League Baseball, the Japanese slugger notched up [...]Show More Summary

New York Yankees: Former World Series MVP Hideki Matsui Announces Retirement

Another former Yankee has decided to hang up the cleats for good. Hideki Matsui has decided to announce his retirement from baseball, according to Craig Calcaterra of NBC's Hard Ball Talk. The 38-year-old made headlines back in the winter...Show More Summary

Hideki Matsui Has Announced His Retirement

Hideki Matsui announced today that he is retiring and will hold a press conference tonight to make it official. It’s not really a surprise that Godzilla’s retiring, but it’s still sad to see him go. In his ten year MLB career, most of which was spent with the Yankees, Matsui hit.282 with 175 home [...]

Hideki Matsui To Announce Retirement, Will Have Plenty Of Time To Enjoy His Massive Porn Collection

5 months agoSports : Deadspin

According to multiple reports, former Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui is set to announce his retirement from baseball. Matsui played seven seasons with the Yankees before making one-year stops with the Angels, Athletics, and Rays. He...Show More Summary

Hideki Matsui: Japanese Newspaper Announces Slugger May Be Retiring in 2013

According to the Japanese news outlet Sanspo.com, Hideki Matsui is seriously considering retiring and staying in his native Japan. After being cut by the Tampa Bay Rays in middle of last season, Matsui has expressed that he no longer...Show More Summary

Abreu & Damon DFA

A little over a week ago Hideki Matsui was designated for assignment by the Rays. Now, two other former Yankees have met the same fate, Johnny Damon and Bobby Abreu. Damon was DFA by the Indians yesterday:On Friday, August 3 the Cleveland Indians said farewell to veteran outfielder Johnny Damon, designating him for assignment. Show More Summary

Hideki Matsui DFA By Tampa

10 months agoBaseball / MLB : Sliding Into Home

From The AP:Hideki Matsui was been cut by the Tampa Bay Rays. The 38-year-old Japanese star was designated for assignment on Wednesday to clear a roster spot for infielder Ryan Roberts. The Rays have 10 days to trade Matsui, release him or place him on waivers. He is hitting.147 with two homers and seven RBIs in 95 at-bats.I feel bad for Hideki. Show More Summary

Hideki Matsui Designated for Assignment by Tampa Bay Rays

Hideki Matsui's time as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays has come to an end. The 38-year-old designated hitter and outfielder has been designated for assignment by the Rays in order to make room for infielder Ryan Roberts, acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday night according to Joe Smith from the Tampa Bay Times. Show More Summary

Rays Designate Hideki Matsui For Assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays hoped that designated hitter Hideki Matsui would recover some of the hitting magic he had in several years with the New York Yankees. Wednesday, though, he had a designation of another kind: The Tampa Bay Rays have...Show More Summary

Tampa Bay Rays’ outfielder Hideki Matsui hurt with hamstring tightness – MLB News

Tampa Bay Rays’ outfielder Hideki Matsui hurt with hamstring tightness – MLB News The Tampa Bay Rays’ outfielder Hideki Matsui will miss some serious playing time as he recently hurt with hamstring tightness in a game against the New...Show More Summary

Luke Scott Hits DL With Back Injury

Rays DH Luke Scott has been dealing with back stiffness for a time. At first it seemed like a day-to-day concern, and it gave the Rays a chance to see more of Hideki Matsui, which is something they wanted to do. But Scott's slow recovery...Show More Summary

Tampa Bay Rays lose 2-7 to Chicago White Sox despite Hideki Matsui’s heroics – MLB Update

Tampa Bay Rays lose to 2-7 Chicago White Sox despite Hideki Matsui’s heroics – MLB Update Chicago White Sox extended their winning streak to seven games as they beat Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on...Show More Summary

Hideki Matsui Made His Presence Felt in His Tampa Bay Rays Debut

Hideki Matsui is who the Tampa Bay Rays thought he was. Matsui signed a minor league contract with the Rays on April 30 and spent two weeks in extended spring training before joining the Rays' AAA affiliate Durham Bulls. While in Durham, he played 13 games and hit a dismal.170 (8-for-47) with only two doubles, four walks and four RBI. Show More Summary

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