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Hanshin Tigers players in green uniforms

YOMITAN, Japan - Shintaro Fujinami (L) and Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Hanshin Tigers pose in green uniforms designed to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the opening of the professional baseball club's home ground, Hanshin Koshien Stadium, in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, on Jan. 31, 2014, ahead of the start of their spring camp on Feb. 1.

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Twins' Nishioka

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka hits a single in the seventh inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 23, 2011. Nishioka went 2-for-3 in a 4-1 victory.

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Twins' Nishioka

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka celebrates the team's come-from-behind victory against the Cleveland Indians at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 19, 2011. Nishioka went 1-for-3 in a 2-1 victory.

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Twins' manager wears 'I love Japan women's soccer' T-shirt

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Ron Gardenhire, manager of the Minnesota Twins, wears a T-shirt supporting the Japan women's soccer at the team's practice before a game against the Cleveland Indians at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 19, 2011. Gardenhire said he is wearing it because he lost a bet on the Women's World Cup final between Japan and the United States in Germany on July 17, in which Japan won, but he wears it happily as he liked how Japan played. Twins' shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka won the bet.

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Minnesota Twins' Nishioka

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka hits an infield single in the third inning of the first game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 18, 2011. Nishioka went 1-for-3 in a 2-5 loss.

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Twins' Nishioka

CHICAGO, United States - The Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka hits a single in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 8, 2011. Nishioka went 1-for-4 in his team's 8-5 victory.

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Minnesota Twins win with Nishioka's hit

CHICAGO, United States - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins hits a run-scoring single in the second inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 7, 2011. Nishioka went 2-for-4 as the Twins won 6-2.

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Nishioka gets 1st 3-hit game in Twins' loss

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka singles to right in the eighth inning for his third hit during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 6, 2011. Nishioka had his first three-hit game since moving to the major leagues, but his team fell in a 12-5 rout. The Rays pitcher seen in front is Joel Peralta.

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Nishioka doubles in 2 runs as Twins blank Rays

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins doubles in a pair of runs during the second inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 4, 2011. Nishioka went 1-for-3 as his team won 7-0.

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Twins' Nishioka

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka throws to first base over ducked third baseman Danny Valencia in the second inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 2, 2011. The Brewers won 8-7.

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Twins' Nishioka

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - The Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka throws to first base in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 28, 2011. The Twins won 6-4.

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Nishioka returns to Twins lineup

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Tsuyoshi Nishioka (C) of the Minnesota Twins heads to the field during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 16, 2011. Nishioka returned to the team's lineup after spending more than two months on the disabled list with a broken leg.

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Nishioka returns to Twins lineup

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins smiles after the team beat the Chicago White Sox 1-0 at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 16, 2011. Nishioka returned to the team's lineup after spending more than two months on the disabled list with a broken leg.

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Nishioka returns to Twins lineup

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins throws to first in the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 16, 2011. Nishioka returned to the team's lineup after spending more than two months on the disabled list with a broken leg.

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Nishioka returns to Twins lineup

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins hits an infield single in the eight inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 16, 2011. Nishioka returned to the team's lineup after spending more than two months on the disabled list with a broken leg.

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Nishioka rejoins Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Tsuyoshi Nishioka (R) signs autographs for fans from his home country Japan at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 15, 2011. Nishioka rejoined the team on the same day after being sidelined for a broken bone on his left leg which he suffered in a game against the New York Yankees on April 7, 2011.

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Nishioka rejoins Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Tsuyoshi Nishioka practices at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 15, 2011, after rejoining the Minnesota Twins. Nishioka had been sidelined since breaking his left leg in a game against the New York Yankees on April 7, 2011.

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Nishioka makes rehab start

LEE COUNTY, Florida - Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka, who is recovering on the disabled list from a broken left fibula, gets an RBI in his first appearance in an extended spring training game in Lee County, Florida, on May 28, 2011.

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No surgery for Twins' Nishioka after injury

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka, holding crutches, is greeted by countryman Hideki Matsui of the Oakland Athletics ahead of their team's game at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 8, 2011. Nishioka will not need to repair a broken left fibula he suffered the previous day during a game against the New York Yankees.

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No surgery for Twins Nishioka after injury

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka raises his hat during a pre-game ceremony ahead of a home opener against the Oakland Athletics on April 8, 2011, at Target Field in Minneapolis. The major league rookie will not need to repair a broken left fibula he suffered the previous day during a game against the New York Yankees.

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Twins' Nishioka hurt

NEW YORK, United States - Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka reacts after Nick Swisher of the New York Yankees slid into him during the seventh inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 7, 2011. The rookie broke his leg as he tried to turn a double play, and was placed on a 15-day disabled list.

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Twins' Nishioka hurt

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Nick Swisher(R) slides into Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka during the seventh inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 7, 2011. The rookie broke his leg as he tried to turn a double play, and was placed on a 15-day disabled list.

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Twins' Nishioka hurt

NEW YORK, United States - Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka (up) reacts after Nick Swisher of the New York Yankees slid into him during the seventh inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 7, 2011. The rookie broke his leg as he tried to turn a double play, and was placed on a 15-day disabled list.

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Twins' Nishioka hurt

NEW YORK, United States - Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka (C) gets support from team staff as he leaves the field after breaking his left leg during the seventh inning of a game when Nick Swisher of the New York Yankees slid into him, while Nishioka was trying to turn a double play, at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 7, 2011. The rookie was placed on a 15-day disabled list.

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Twins 5-4 Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka reacts after a strikeout in the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 5, 2011. The Twins won 5-4.

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Twins' Nishioka vs. Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka (L) runs past Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira for second base after a hit in the fifth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 4, 2011. The Yankees won 4-3.

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Twins' Nishioka records 1st RBI

TORONTO, Canada - Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka hits a single in the fifth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 3, 2011. Nishioka recorded his first RBI with the Twins on the hit in a 4-3 victory.

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Fans of Twins' Nishioka

TORONTO, Canada - A fan raises a sign referring to the Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka at Rogers Centre in Toronto during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays in April 2011.

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Twins' Nishioka vs. Toronto

TORONTO, Canada - The Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka steals second base in the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 2, 2011. The Blue Jays won 6-1.

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Nishioka gets 1st hit in major leagues

TORONTO, Canada - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins records his first hit in the major leagues, during the sixth inning of the team's season opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on April 1, 2011. The Twins lost 13-3.

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Twins' players offer silent prayers

TORONTO, Canada - Minnesota Twins players including Tsuyoshi Nishioka (3rd from L) offer silent prayers for the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan at Rogers Centre in Toronto prior to the team's season opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 1, 2011.

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Nishioka gets 1st hit in major leagues

TORONTO, Canada - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins records his first hit in the major leagues, during the sixth inning of the team's season opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on April 1, 2011. The Twins lost 13-3.

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Twins' Nishioka in preseason game

ATLANTA, United States - The Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka hits a single in the third inning of a preseason game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 29, 2011.

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Nishioka against Rays

LEE COUNTY, United States - Minnesota Twins second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka hits a run-scoring double during the third inning of an exhibition game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Lee County, Florida, on March 19, 2011. Nishioka went one-for-three as the team won 9-2.

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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.

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Twins vs. Yankees

TAMPA, United States - Derek Jeter (R) of the New York Yankees chats with Tsuyoshi Nishioka (1) of the Minnesota Twins, ahead of their exhibition game in Tampa, Florida, on March 13, 2011.

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Moment of silence for Japan quake victims

LEE COUNTY, United States - The players of Minnesota Twins, including infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka (2nd from R) of Japan, offer a moment of silence for victims of Japan's killer earthquake before an exhibition game in Lee County, Florida, on March 11, 2011.

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Twins' Nishioka

LEE COUNTY, United States - Minnesota Twins infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka (C) gives a high-five to his teammate after the fifth inning of an exhibition game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 6, 2011, in Florida's Lee County. The Twins beat the Orioles 3-0.

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Twins' Nishioka at spring training

LEE COUNTY, United States - Minnesota Twins infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka (R) chats with Boston Red Sox's Mike Cameron, who advanced to second base, in the third inning of a spring training game in Lee County, Florida, on March 1, 2011.

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Twins' Nishioka at spring training

LEE COUNTY, United States - The Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka records his first hit in the Twins uniform, a run-scoring single to right field, in the fifth inning of the first spring training game against the Boston Red Sox in Lee County, Florida, on Feb. 27, 2011.

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Twin's Nishioka at spring training

LEE COUNTY, United States - Minnesota Twins infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka (R) takes part in fielding practice, as manager Ron Gardenhire looks on, during the team's spring training camp in Lee County, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2011.

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Twin's Nishioka at spring training

LEE COUNTY, United States - Minnesota Twins infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka takes part in fielding practice during the team's spring training camp in Lee County, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2011.

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Nishioka at Twins camp

LEE COUNTY, United States - Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka (R) of the Minnesota Twins chats with Alexi Casilla after playing catch at the team's training camp in Lee County, Florida, on Feb. 24, 2011.

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Nishioka joins Twins' spring training

LEE COUNTY, United States - The Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka (R) takes part in fielding practice as manager Ron Gardenhire looks on, during the Japanese infielder's first day at the club's spring training in Lee County, Florida, on Feb. 23, 2011.

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Twins' Nishioka in clubhouse

LEE COUNTY, United States - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins visits a clubhouse in Lee County, Florida, on Feb. 22, 2011, a day before the start of spring training. Nishioka joined the Twins in the offseason via the posting system from Japan Series champions the Lotte Marines.

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Nishioka joins Twins training camp

LEE COUNTY, United States - Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka, who signed a three-year contract with the major league club Minnesota Twins, takes batting practice at the team's training camp site in Lee County, Florida, on Feb. 7, 2011.

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Nishioka to join Twins camp

FORT MYERS, United States - Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka arrives at Fort Myers airport in Florida on Feb. 5, 2011, to join the Minnesota Twins' training camp.

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Twins' Nishioka departs to U.S.

NARITA, Japan - Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka, who signed a three-year contract with the major league club Minnesota Twins, speaks to reporters ahead of his departure to Minneapolis at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Feb. 2, 2011. The 26-year-old former Chiba Lotte Marines star is scheduled to arrive in Florida on Feb. 6 to join the Twins' spring training.

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Twins' Nishioka departs to U.S.

NARITA, Japan - Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka, who signed a three-year contract with the major league club Minnesota Twins, speaks to reporters ahead of his departure to Minneapolis at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Feb. 2, 2011. The 26-year-old former Chiba Lotte Marines star is scheduled to arrive in Florida on Feb. 6 to join the Twins' spring training.

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Twins' Nishioka works out

OSAKA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Nishioka works out ahead of spring training for the major league club Minnesota Twins, at a field in Osaka Prefecture, on Jan. 7, 2011.