Tanaka takes off for New York

Tanaka takes off for New York

NARITA, Japan - Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka is pictured at Narita airport near Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2014, before departing for New York to begin his major league career. Tanaka signed a seven-year contract with the New York Yankees in January.

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