'Little Matsui' reveals desire to play in majors

'Little Matsui' reveals desire to play in majors

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Seibu Lions shortstop Kazuo Matsui speaks at a news conference in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 16. He said he has told club officials, including general manager Keiji Ono, of his wish to exercise his rights as a free agent and play in the major leagues next season.

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