Matsui close to signing minor league deal

Matsui close to signing minor league deal

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows free agent Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui. Matsui is in the final stages of negotiations with the Tampa Bay Rays on a minor league contract, club officials said on April 23, 2012. (Kyodo)

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