Twins' Nishioka solicits Japan quake donation

Twins' Nishioka solicits Japan quake donation

LEE COUNTY, United States - The Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka (R) and Michael Cuddyer attend a video shoot soliciting donations for quake and tsunami victims in Japan at a ballpark in Lee County, Florida, on March 14, 2011.

H. Matsui plays defense for 1st time in 2 yrs

H. Matsui plays defense for 1st time in 2 yrs

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui fields a single by Michael Cuddyer of the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning of a game at Angel Stadium in California on April 8, 2010. Matsui, who has a knee problem, played defense for the first time in nearly 2 years in a 1-10 loss.

H. Matsui 1-for-3 as Yankees move on to ALCS

H. Matsui 1-for-3 as Yankees move on to ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) is hit into a double play after Michael Cuddyer of the Minnesota Twins catches out Robinson Cano of the Yankees in the fifth inning of their game at Metro Dome in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the division series of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 11. Matsui went 1-for-3 with a walk as the New York Yankees swept with a 4-1 win to advance to their first ALCS since 2004.

H. Matsui plays defense for 1st time in 2 yrs

H. Matsui plays defense for 1st time in 2 yrs

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui fields a single by Michael Cuddyer of the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning of a game at Angel Stadium in California on April 8, 2010. Matsui, who has a knee problem, played defense for the first time in nearly 2 years in a 1-10 loss. (Kyodo)

Twins' Nishioka solicits Japan quake donation

Twins' Nishioka solicits Japan quake donation

LEE COUNTY, United States - The Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka (R) and Michael Cuddyer attend a video shoot soliciting donations for quake and tsunami victims in Japan at a ballpark in Lee County, Florida, on March 14, 2011. (Kyodo)