Ex-Rockies' player Matsui at Narita airport

Ex-Rockies' player Matsui at Narita airport

NARITA, Japan - Professional baseball player Kazuo Matsui, who played for the triple-A Colorado Springs under the Colorado Rockies this season, speaks to reporters at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture upon his return from the United States. Matsui said he is 50-50 between coming back to Japanese baseball and trying to play in the major leagues again.

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