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Iguchi cheers on patients

TOKYO, Japan - San Diego Padres infielder Tadahito Iguchi (L) cheers on a patient waiting for his heart transplant operation during a visit to the University of Tokyo Hospital on Feb. 7. (MLB)

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Japan Series Game 4

CHIBA, Japan - The Lotte Marines' Tadahito Iguchi celebrates while rounding bases after blasting a two-run homer against the Lotte Marines in the third inning of Game 4 of the Japan Series at Chiba Marine Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Lotte players in classic jersey

CHIBA, Japan - Lotte Marines second baseman Tadahito Iguchi (R), outfielder Shoitsu Omatsu (C) and other players of the club are seen wearing the classic jersey of the time of its establishment 40 years ago at Chiba Marine Stadium on Aug. 18. The club, which started as the Lotte Orions, mounted a three-day campaign of having its members wear the uniform through Aug. 20.

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Star players plant trees for baseball bats in Hokkaido forest

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - Lotte Marines second baseman Tadahito Iguchi plants a seedling of the ''aodamo'' ash tree during an annual green event in a forest in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, on July 23.

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Marines Iguchi hits 2-run double

SENDAI, Japan - Lotte Marines slugger Tadahito Iguchi hits a two-run double to left in the sixth inning of a game against the Rakuten Eagles at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on April 23. Marines won 5-2.

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Lotte makes Iguchi 3-year, 600 mil. yen offer

TOKYO, Japan - Infielder Tadahito Iguchi shakes hands with Lotte Marines president Ryuzo Setoyama at a hotel in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, on Jan. 7. Lotte offered Iguchi, who was released by the Philadelphia Phillies at the end of the 2008 season, a three-year deal worth about 600 million yen. Iguchi has not made a decision yet as he is awaiting offers from several other clubs in Japan as well as in the major leagues.

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Iguchi agrees to terms with Padres on 1-year contract

SAN DIEGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi poses for photographers in his new San Diago Padres uniform after he signed a one-year deal with the Padres on Dec. 18. The 33-year-old infielder hit .304 with three homers and 12 RBIs in 45 games in 2007 for the Philadelphia Phillies after he was traded from the Chicago White Sox in late July.

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Iguchi joins Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Infielder Tadahito Iguchi, who has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies from the Chiaco White Sox, speaks at a press conference at Citizens Bank Park on July 28. Iguchi went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in his new team's 10-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. (MLB)

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White Sox 2nd baseman Iguchi goes 2-for-5

PITTSBURG, United States - Chicago White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi whacks a double in the fourth inning for a 2-for-5 outing in Chicago's 8-7 loss the Pittsburgh Pirates at Pittsburg PNC Park on June 17.

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Japanese boy invited to Chicago-N.Y. baseball game

CHICAGO, United States - Takuya Matsumoto (C), a 13-year-old Japanese boy who underwent a heart transplant at a Chicago hospital in April, shakes hands with New York Yankees' outfielder Hideki Matsui. Takuya was invited to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Yankees at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on June 6 by White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (R).

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Iguchi doubles, scores as Chi Sox snap losing streak

ANAHEIM, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi doubles to deep center in the second inning, helping to contribute as his team snapped a five-game skid with a 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on May 5. (MLB)

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Tokyo stocks end 2006 with 4th year of growth

TOKYO, Japan - White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (R) and Financial Services Minister Yuji Yamamoto (L) toll the bell in a traditional ceremony to mark the year-ending session at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 29. Tokyo stocks ended 2006 with a fourth straight year of growth. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo stocks end 2006 with 4th year of growth

TOKYO, Japan - White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (L), a guest of honor to the Tokyo Stock Exchange's traditional year-ending session on Dec. 29, greets children invited to participate in the event. Tokyo stocks ended 2006 trading with a fourth straight year of growth.

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Tokyo stocks end 2006 with 4th year of growth

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. President Taizo Nishimuro (1st L, front), Financial Services Minister Yuji Yamamoto (2nd L, front) and White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (4th L, front) attend the traditional year-ending session at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 29. Tokyo stocks ended 2006 with a fourth straight year of growth.

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MLB players on Japan tour

TOKYO, Japan - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (R) speaks with Yomiuri Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe in the first inning of their friendly exhibition game at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 2. The game ended in a 7-7 draw. (MLB)

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U.S. select team arrives in Japan for games with Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the U.S. select team join hands during a photo session at a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 31 ahead of their games against the Japan team Nov. 3-8. (From L to R)Philadelphia Phillies infielder Ryan Howard, Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi, Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan and the same team's catcher Joe Mauer.

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White Sox Iguchi hits 2-run homer against Tampa Bay Devil Rays

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits a two-run homer in the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at US Cellular Field in Chicago on Aug. 30.

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Iguchi homers, 3-for-5 in Chi Sox loss to Yankees

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits a homer over the left-center fence in the 8th inning of a game against the New York Yankees at US Cellular Field in Chicago on Aug. 9. Iguchi went 3-for-5 with 1 RBI.

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Iguchi goes 2-for-4 with 1 RBI against Yankees

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits an infield single in the 11th inning of a game against the New York Yankees at US Cellular Field in Chicago on Aug. 8. Iguchi went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI as the White Sox won 6-5.

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Iguchi goes 1-for-4 against Angels

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits a single to center in the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at US Cellular Field in Chicago on Aug. 7. Iguchi went 1-for-4.

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Iguchi goes 1-for-3

BALTIMORE, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (C) chats with his teammate after the team beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 at Oriole Park on July 28. Iguchi went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly. (MLB)

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Iguchi hits two-run homer against Rangers

CHICAGO, United States - White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits a two-run homer over the right field fence in the fifth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at US Cellular Field in Chicago on July 23. Iguchi went 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs as the White Sox won 5-0.

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White Sox infielder Iguchi goes 1-for-5 against Tigers

DETROIT, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits a double to right-center in the third inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 18. Iguchi went 1-for-5.

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Iguchi goes 4-for-5, but White Sox loses to Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Chicago White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi doubles to deep right, his fourth hit in five at-bats, in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 17, but the team lost the game 6-4.

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Iguchi goes 1-for-3

NEW YORK, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi reaches the first base after hitting an RBI single to right in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 15. Chicago lost 14-3 loss to New York. (MLB)

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Iguchi hits a solo homer

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits a solo home run, the ninth of the season, in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 2. Iguchi went 2-for-4, but the team lost to the Cubs 15-11. (MLB)

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Ichiro homers, powers Mariners to win over Rockies

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi singles in a 1-for-5 outing in the Chicago White Sox's 8-6 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 1. (MLB)

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Iguchi drives in 7 runs with 3-run homer, grand slam

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi runs toward home base after hitting a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning June 25. Iguchi also hit a three-run homer in the eighth, finishing 2-for-5 with a career-high seven RBIs at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Iguchi drives in 7 runs with 3-run homer, grand slam

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi hits a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, but the Chicago White Sox lost 10-9 to the Houston Astros in 13 innings June 25. Iguchi also hit a three-run homer in the eighth, finishing 2-for-5 with a career-high seven RBIs at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Iguchi delivers game-winning hit, Ichiro stays hot

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi clelebrates with teammates after singling in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field on June 10. Chicago beat Cleveland 4-3. (MLB)

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Iguchi goes 2-for-4

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi went 2-for-4 with an RBI single as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-6 to snap their four-game losing streak at U.S. Cellular Field on June 3. (MLB)

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Otsuka strikes out Iguchi in earning 10th save

CHICAGO, United States - Texas Rangers closer Akinori Otsuka shouts in reaction after stricking out compatriot Tadahito Iguchi in pitching a scoreless ninth inning for his 10th save of the season in the team's 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on June 2. (MLB)

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White Sox's Iguchi goes 1-for-5 against Mariners

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi singles to left in the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field on May 3. He went 1-for-5 as the White Sox beat the Mariners 6-5 in 11 innings.

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Japanese trio chat before game

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (L) and Kenji Jojima (R) chat with White Sox's Tadahito Iguchi (C) before their game at Safeco Field on April 26.

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White Sox infielder Iguci hits 2-run homer against Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits a two-run homer over the center-field fence in the seventh inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 25. Iguchi went 2-for-5 with 4 RBIs as the White Sox won 13-3.

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Suzuki gets 2 hits to help Mariners end losing skid

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) chat with Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi during their game at Safeco Field on April 24. Ichiro extended his hitting streak to six games while Iguchi went hitless in five at-bats and dropped his average to .319 as Seattle beat Chicago Sox 4-3 in 11 innings to snap their four-game losing skid. (MLB)

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White Sox offered World Series champions rings

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (L) and Juan Uribe check out their World Series champions rings during a ring ceremony ahead of a game against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 4.

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White Sox offered World Series champions rings

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (L) inspects his World Series champions ring during a ring ceremony ahead of a game against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 4.

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Iguchi opens new season with run-scoring hit, 2 RBIs

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi (R) joins teammate Juan Uribe in celebration after the defending World Series champions defeated the Indians 10-4 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 2. (MLB)

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Iguchi opens new season with run-scoring hit, 2 RBIs

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi hits a go-ahead sacrifice fly to left-center in the fourth inning of the team's opener against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 2. Iguchi went 1-for-3 the defending World Series champions defeated the Indians 10-4. (MLB)

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Iguchi hits two singles in preseason outing

ATLANTA, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi hits a single to left for his second straight two-hit game as his team defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-3 at Turner Field on March 31. (MLB)

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Ichiro, Iguchi go hitless in exhibition

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) and Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi greet each other after their preseason game in Peoria, Arizona, on March 24. Both players went 0-for-3 as the Mariners beat the White Sox 4-3. (MLB)

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Japanese major leaguers in exhibition games

TUCSON, United States -Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi grounds into a double play in the second inning of a preseason game against the Colorado Rockies in Tucson, Arizona, on March 2. (MLB)

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Japanese major leaguers begin pre-season training

TUCSON, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi practices in Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 21 in preparation for the start of the team's pre-season training camp. (MLB)

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Iguchi ready for spring training for sophomore season

NARITA, Japan - Tadahito Iguchi prepares to leave Narita airport on Feb. 18 to join spring training, determined to help the Chicago White Sox win back-to-back World Series titles without a sophomore jinx.

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Iguchi decides to skip World Baseball Classic

NAGO, Japan - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi speaks with reporters in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, on Jan. 7 about his decision not to play for Japan in the World Baseball Classic in March, citing his position on the major league club. ''Unfortunately, I've decided to withdraw from the squad. I informed manager Sadaharu Oh of my decision by fax yesterday,'' Iguchi said in Nago, where he is in training. (MLB)

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Ichiro, Iguchi make WBC roster, H. Matsui on hold

TOKYO, Japan -Manager Sadaharu Oh announces Japan-based star players in the country's roster for the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo on Dec. 9. The team will include Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi. Oh still awaits a response from New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui.

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White Sox's Iguchi back in Japan

NARITA, Japan - White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi smiles as he listens to a question about his first World Series apperances at a press conference on arrival at Narita airport on Nov. 2. (MLB)

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White Sox wins World Series

HOUSTON, United States - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi makes merry by pouring champagne over his colleagues after the team beat the Houston Astros 1-0 in World Series Game 4 at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 26 to claim their first series title since 1917. (MLB)

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White Sox begins training for World Series

CHICAGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi plays catch in Chicago on Oct. 19 as his Chicago White Sox began training for the World Series which begins on Oct. 22.