Astro's K. Matsui hitless

Astro's K. Matsui hitless

KISSIMMEE, United States - Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui grounds out to third during the first inning in a match against the Atlanta Braves in a spring training game on March 6, 2010, in Kissimmee, Florida. Matsui was hitless in four at-bats in a 3-0 win.

Astros Matsui practices pitching at spring training

Astros Matsui practices pitching at spring training

KISSIMMEE, United States - Houston Astros infielder Kazuo Matsui practices batting at spring training in Kissimmee, Florida on Feb. 26, 2010.

Astros Matsui participates in spring training

Astros Matsui participates in spring training

KISSIMMEE, United States - Houston Astros infielder Kazuo Matsui (R) practices with the team's new shortstop Tommy Manzella (12) during spring training in Kissimmee, Florida on Feb. 26, 2010.

Braves' Kawakami finishes spring camp

Braves' Kawakami finishes spring camp

KISSIMMEE, United States - Atlanta Braves pitcher Kenshin Kawakami speaks to reporters in Kissimmee, Florida, on April 2 after finishing spring camp.

Japanese major leaguers at spring camp

Japanese major leaguers at spring camp

KISSIMMEE, United States - Houston Astros infielder Kazuo Matsui (R) speaks with teammate Miguel Tejada (R) at the club's spring training camp in Kissimmee, Florida, on Feb. 23. (MLB)

(1)Japanese players in preseason MLB games

(1)Japanese players in preseason MLB games

KISSIMMEE, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui runs to first base after hitting an infield grounder in the first inning of a preseason game against the Atlanta Braves in Kissimmee, Florida, on March 13. He was hitless in the game. (MLB)

Taguchi hits double

Taguchi hits double

KISSIMMEE, United States - St. Louis outfielder So Taguchi hits a double to left in the third inning of a preseason game against Atlanta at Kissimmee, Florida on March 17. The Braves beat the Cardinals 5-3. (MLB)

Matsui fans ask for autograph

Matsui fans ask for autograph

TAMPA, United States - Fans of New York Yankees newcomer Hideki Matsui (55) ask for his autograph in Tampa, Florida, on March 1. Matsui stayed in Tampa without joining the day's exhibition game against Houston Astros in Kissimmee, Fla. (MLB)

Shinjo grounds into double play

Shinjo grounds into double play

KISSIMMEE, United States - Japanese outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo grounds into a double play in the fourth inning of a preseason game between his New York Mets and the Houston Astros in Kissimmee, Florida, on March 22. The Mets beat the Astros 11-4.