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Matsui, Cabrera receive MVP honors

NAGOYA, Japan - Seibu Lions infielder Alex Cabrera (L) and Yomiuri Giants outfielder Hideki Matsui hold trophies and plaques during a professional baseball convention at a hotel in Nagoya's Nishi Ward on Nov. 8. Cabrera was chosen the 2002 Most Valuable Player of the Pacific League after he tied the Japanese single-season home run record of 55. Matsui was selected the MVP of the Central League with 50 homers and 107 RBIs.

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Matsui, Cabrera receive MVP honors

NAGOYA, Japan - Seibu Lions infielder Alex Cabrera (L) and Yomiuri Giants outfielder Hideki Matsui hold trophies and plaques during a professional baseball convention at a hotel in Nagoya's Nishi Ward on Nov. 8. Cabrera was chosen the 2002 Most Valuable Player of the Pacific League after he tied the Japanese single-season home run record of 55. Matsui was selected the MVP of the Central League with 50 homers and 107 RBIs. (Kyodo)

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(1)Matsui, Cabrera receive MVP honors

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants outfielder Hideki Matsui (top R) and Seibu Lions infielder Alex Cabrera (top L) of the Seibu Lions, Japanese baseball's home run kings, were named the Most Valuable Players of the 2002 seasons on Nov. 1. Matsui led the Central League with 50 homers and 107 RBIs, helping Yomiuri win the league and Japan Series titles, while Cabrera played a key role in the Lions' successful Pacific League campaign as he matched the Japanese single-season home run record of 55. (Kyodo)