Matsui reportedly to play for Angels

Matsui reportedly to play for Angels

TOKYO, Japan - This April 8, 2003, file photo shows Hideki Matsui, then of the New York Yankees, hitting his first home run in the major leagues during a game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. The 35-year-old slugger, whose contract with the Yankees ended last season after seven years with the team, has reportedly entered into a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract with Los Angeles Angels. (Kyodo)

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