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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen load magazines during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen participate in the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen line up during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A serviceman digs in the forest during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A drone flies during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A serviceman speaks to the press during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A serviceman walks with a rifle in the forest during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen get familiar with weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen get familiar with weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen get familiar with weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen load magazines during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A serviceman walks along a burning ground during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen get familiar with weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An armed serviceman walks along the road during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen clean weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen walk past the burning grass in the forest during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A serviceman carries a spade and a rifle during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen practise to assemble and disassemble weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen clean weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen participate in the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen get familiar with weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen participate in the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A man squats by a drone during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen participate in the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Iwakuma to play for Mariners

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese free agent right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma poses during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2012, after the Seattle Mariners signed a one-year contract with the 30-year-old pitcher.

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Iwakuma to play for Mariners

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken at Narita airport, near Tokyo, on Nov. 6, 2011, shows free agent right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma before leaving for the United States. The Seattle Mariners said Jan. 5, 2012, that they have signed a one-year contract with the 30-year-old Japanese pitcher.

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Aoki inks 1-year, $4.7 million deal with Giants

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows outfielder Norichika Aoki. The San Francisco Giants announced Jan. 19, 2015, they have signed a one-year contract with Aoki, who played the previous season with Kansas City, which lost the World Series to the Giants in seven games.

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Uehara signs 1-year deal with Red Sox

BOSTON, United States - Japanese relief pitcher Koji Uehara meets the press at Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts, on Dec. 18, 2012, after signing a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.

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Pettitte practices pitching

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte practices in the bullpen in Tampa, Florida, on March 20, 2012, in the team's spring training. The Yankees said on March 16 that Pettitte, who announced his retirement in February 2011, signed a one-year minor-league contract with the team.

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Pettitte practices pitching

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte practices in the bullpen in Tampa, Florida, on March 20, 2012, in the team's spring training. The Yankees said on March 16 that Pettitte, who announced his retirement in February 2011, signed a one-year minor-league contract with the team.

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Iwakuma at Narita airport

NARITA, Japan - Japanese right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma, who has signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners, speaks to the media at Narita international airport in Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 28, 2012, before departing for the United States.

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Saito joins D-backs

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese pitcher Takashi Saito speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2011, after Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks said they had agreed to terms on a one-year contract for the right-handed reliever.

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Matsui arrives in Phoenix

PHOENIX, United States - Baseball slugger Hideki Matsui arrives in Phoenix on Feb. 18, 2011, to join the Oakland Athletics spring training. Matsui signed a one-year contract with the major league club.

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Matsui arrives in Phoenix

PHOENIX, United States - Baseball slugger Hideki Matsui speaks to reporters after arriving in Phoenix on Feb. 18, 2011, to join the Oakland Athletics spring training. Matsui signed a one-year contract with the major league club.

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Matsui returns home

NARITA, Japan - Baseball slugger Hideki Matsui, who has signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics, speaks to reporters after arriving at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Dec. 29, 2010, for a holiday-period return home.

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Matsui returns home

NARITA, Japan - Baseball slugger Hideki Matsui, who has signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics, arrives at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Dec. 29, 2010, for a holiday-period return home.

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Matsui signs 1-yr deal with A's

OAKLAND, United States - Hideki Matsui, a former Los Angeles Angels outfielder, wears his new Oakland Athletics jersey at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California on Dec. 14, 2010. Matsui and the major league baseball club have agreed on a one-year contract.

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Matsui signs 1-yr deal with A's

OAKLAND, United States - Hideki Matsui, a former Los Angeles Angels outfielder, speaks at a press conference at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California on Dec. 14, 2010, after signing a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics.

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Matsui signs 1-yr deal with A's

OAKLAND, United States - Hideki Matsui, a former Los Angeles Angels outfielder, speaks at a press conference at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California on Dec. 14, 2010, after signing a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics.

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Matsui signs 1-yr deal with A's

OAKLAND, United States - Hideki Matsui, a former Los Angeles Angels outfielder, puts on his new Oakland Athletics jersey with the help of General Manager Billy Beane at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California on Dec. 14, 2010. Matsui and the major league baseball club have agreed on a one-year contract.

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Matsui signs 1-yr deal with A's

OAKLAND, United States - Hideki Matsui (R), a former Los Angeles Angels outfielder, shakes hands with Hiroshi Inomata, Japanese consul general in San Francisco, at a press conference at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California on Dec. 14, 2010, after signing a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics. At center is general manager Billy Beane.

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Matsui signs 1-yr deal with A's

OAKLAND, United States - Hideki Matsui, a former Los Angeles Angels outfielder, speaks at a press conference at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California on Dec. 14, 2010 after signing a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics.

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Matsui signs 1-yr deal with A's

OAKLAND, United States - Hideki Matsui, a former Los Angeles Angels outfielder, speaks at a press conference at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California on Dec. 14, 2010 after signing a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics.