(2)Matsui fails to win AL Rookie of Year award

(2)Matsui fails to win AL Rookie of Year award

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui bites his lips during a news conference in New York on Nov. 10 after narrowly failing to capture the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year award. He placed second behind Kansas City Royals shortstop Angel Berroa from the Dominican Republic.

(1)Matsui fails to win AL Rookie of Year award

(1)Matsui fails to win AL Rookie of Year award

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui answers reporters after narrowly failing to capture the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year award on Nov. 10. He placed second behind Kansas City Royals shortstop Angel Berroa from the Dominican Republic. ''I have no regret because I did my best (this season),'' Matsui said.

(2)Matsui fails to win AL Rookie of Year award

(2)Matsui fails to win AL Rookie of Year award

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui bites his lips during a news conference in New York on Nov. 10 after narrowly failing to capture the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year award. He placed second behind Kansas City Royals shortstop Angel Berroa from the Dominican Republic. (Kyodo)

(1)Matsui fails to win AL Rookie of Year award

(1)Matsui fails to win AL Rookie of Year award

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui answers reporters after narrowly failing to capture the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year award on Nov. 10. He placed second behind Kansas City Royals shortstop Angel Berroa from the Dominican Republic. ''I have no regret because I did my best (this season),'' Matsui said. (Kyodo)