Japanese major leaguers report to camp

Japanese major leaguers report to camp

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui (far right) poses with teammates (from L to R) Gary Sheffield, Johnny Damon and Bernie Williams after reporting to the team's training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 22. (MLB)

H. Matsui marks 50th RBI in Yankees win over Red Sox

H. Matsui marks 50th RBI in Yankees win over Red Sox

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui (L) joins his teammate Gary Sheffield in cerebration as the New York Yankees come from behind to beat the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 30. Matsui singled home his team's final run in the eighth inning to mark his 50th RBI this season. (MLB)

(2)Hideki homers but Yankees fall to Red Sox

(2)Hideki homers but Yankees fall to Red Sox

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui is congratulated by Gary Sheffield (L) and Bernie Williams (R) after hitting a 2-run homer against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 23. (MLB)

(2)'Godzilla' joins 30-homer club

(2)'Godzilla' joins 30-homer club

NEW YORK, Japan - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui (R) gets congratulations from teammate Gary Sheffield (L) after hitting his 30th home rune of the season in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 29. (MLB) (Kyodo)

Japanese major leaguers report to camp

Japanese major leaguers report to camp

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui (far right) poses with teammates (from L to R) Gary Sheffield, Johnny Damon and Bernie Williams after reporting to the team's training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 22. (MLB) (Kyodo)

(2)Hideki homers but Yankees fall to Red Sox

(2)Hideki homers but Yankees fall to Red Sox

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui is congratulated by Gary Sheffield (L) and Bernie Williams (R) after hitting a 2-run homer against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 23. (MLB)(Kyodo)