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Hideki Matsui’s Rare Success

There were plenty of reasons for skepticism when Hideki Matsui made the jump from Japan to the Major Leagues a decade ago. Matsui seemed to be the latest in a line of non-Ichiro Suzuki Japanese players…Read More

Hideki Matsui Released by Rays

The Rays had hoped Matsui could provide some stability and offense as they struggled through injuries early on this year.  However, Matsui just didn’t hit.  Now, he has requested his release from…Read More

Hideki Matsui to Join Tampa Bay Rays

Hideki Matsui is expected to join the Tampa Bay Rays today, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.  Matsui signed a minor league deal with the Rays at the end of April and is expected to share…Read More

Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte Comeback City

Unlike generals, old ballplayers don’t fade away. They keep on coming back for as long as they can. And you can’t blame them. The job as professional baseball player is rivaled by few others…Read More

Analysis: Tampa Bay Rays sign Hideki Matsui

The wait is finally over, and a team has finally signed veteran Japanese slugger Hideki Matsui. That team is, surprisingly enough, the Tampa Bay Rays, who have signed Matsui to a minor league deal. The…Read More

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Hideki Matsui Rumors: Rays Expected to Sign Matsui

Jack Curry of the YES Network is reporting that veteran free agent Hideki Matsui is expected “to soon…Read More

Big Names Struggle to Find Homes as Opening Day Approaches

Every year, as camps open and teams’ roster situations start to shake out, a few bargain basement talents…Read More

CttP Weekly Recap: 2/24/12 – 3/1/12

Check in to catch up on anything you may have missed in the week that was here at Call to the Pen. Read…Read More

Hideki Matsui waiting for offer

According to this tweet from Mark Feinstad of the New York Daily News, former New York Yankees slugger…Read More

Johnny Damon Rumors: Yankees Not Signing Damon

Though he viewed it as a perfect fit, it was becoming more and more clear that free agent Johnny Damon…Read More

Yankees Rumors: New York “Negotiating Exclusively” with Raul Ibanez

Friday, the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates reached an agreement in a trade involving starting…Read More

Yankees Rumors: Vladimir Guerrero Wants to DH for New York

Most recent rumors involving the New York Yankees have involved starting pitcher A.J. Burnett and his…Read More

A’s Rumors: Manny Ramirez, Magglio Ordonez and Kila Ka’aihue

The Oakland A’s have been extremely active this offseason, and the club might not be finished yet. …Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees, Pirates Talking A.J. Burnett

We heard rumors yesterday that the Pirates were kicking the tires on Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett. …Read More

Yankees Rumors: Russell Branyan and A.J. Burnett

The New York Yankees have signed two players in two days, but neither has caused much of an uproar in…Read More

Yankees Rumors: A.J. Burnett, Bill Hall and the DH

It was announced yesterday that the New York Yankees reached a minor league agreement with Bill Hall. …Read More

Yankees Rumors: New York in “Serious Discussions” with Raul Ibanez

It appears the New York Yankees are set on adding a bat before the spring.  Buster Olney of ESPN reported…Read More

Yankees Rumors: Joe Girardi Wants Another Bat

Following the trade that sent Jesus Montero to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Michael Pineda, the…Read More

Yankees Rumors: A.J. Burnett, Phil Hughes and the DH

Recent rumors surrounding the New York Yankees have been about how the club will fill its designated…Read More

Tigers Rumors: Detroit Targeting Juan Pierre and Johnny Damon

UPDATE Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com is now reporting that the Tigers also have interest in free agents…Read More