Hideki Matsui
- Avg .274
- HR 28
- RBI 90
- Runs 62
- SB -
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 210
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
- Born: Jun 12, 1974 - Kanazawa
- College: None
- Draft: None
News and Notes
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Nov 5
Matsui went 3-for-4 with a home run and six RBI in Thursday's World Series-clinching win over the Phillies. He was named Series MVP after going 8-for-13 with three homers and eight RBI in six games. Recommendation: Matsui powered the Yankees to a 4-1 lead, then added a two-run double in the fifth to tie the World Series record for RBI in a single game. The 35-year-old will be a free agent this offseason, and his creaky knees make it somewhat unlikely that the Yankees will bring him back. Nothing will be decided yet, but if this was Matsui's final game in pinstripes, it was just about the perfect sayonara. |
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Nov 4
Matsui became the first Japanese-born player to win the World Series MVP award that started in 1955. Advice: He homered, doubled and singled, highlighting a Series in which he hit .615 with three home runs and eight RBIs. Matsui became the first player to win the award as a full-time DH in the Series. Toronto DH Paul Molitor played in the field when the Blue Jays won the 1993 title. Matsui became the 11th Yankees player to win the award, joining teammates Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, along with the likes of Reggie Jackson and Whitey Ford. |
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Nov 4
DH Hideki Matsui, the World Series MVP, gave the Yankees a lot to think about this offseason thanks to a solid regular season and his impressive postseason, capped by a World Series single-game record-tying six RBIs in the Game 6 clincher. It's long been rumored the Yankees would let Matsui walk as a free agent because they don't think he can play the field on his surgically repaired knees and they may need to move other veterans into the DH spot more often. GM Brian Cashman deferred questions on Matsui's status during the World Series celebration, saying the time for business decisions would be soon enough. |
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| Recent News |
• After World Series victory, New York Yankees will now deal with 'budget' concerns Nov 8 (New York Daily News) *
• Celebration's over, now it's time for New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman to work on next year Nov 7 (New York Daily News) *
• Season to Remember: New York Yankees opened new Stadium in style with AL East title Nov 7 (New York Daily News) *
• Ten ideas for building the 2010 New York Yankees Nov 7 (New York Daily News) *
• New York Yankees' new Stadium didn't please everyone, but the baseball did Nov 7 (New York Daily News) *
• Yomiuri Giants win Japan Series in 6 games Nov 7 (AP)
• Baseball Calendar Nov 7 (PA SportsTicker)
• Free agent Johnny Damon eyes return to New York Yankees Nov 7 (New York Daily News) *
• New York Yankees players celebrate World Series victory, but know club will change next year Nov 7 (New York Daily News) *
• Is this New York Yankees World Series MVP Hideki Matsui's last hurrah? Nov 7 (New York Daily News) *
• Damon wants to return, will explore other options Nov 6 (AP)
• Brewers decline option on RHP David Weathers Nov 6 (PA SportsTicker)
• Ticker tape parade hails Yankees heroes Nov 6 (AFP)
• New York City celebrates Yankees World Series victory with Canyon of Heroes parade Nov 6 (New York Daily News) *
• White Sox buy out Jermaine Dye Nov 6 (PA SportsTicker)
• Ticker tape time: Yankees party with parade in Manhattan Nov 6 (Yahoo! Sports)
• Sneak peek: The 2010 MLB Power Poll Nov 6 (SportingNews.com)
• Yankees widen baseball's chasm Nov 6 (Yahoo! Sports)
• Yankees turn attention toward dominating late night television Nov 6 (Yahoo! Sports)
• Godzilla-mania! New York Yankees World Series MVP Hideki Matsui a worldwide sensation Nov 6 (New York Daily News) *
• Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Hideki Matsui swing for laughs on David Letterman Nov 6 (New York Daily News) *
• The thrill is back as New York Yankees return to Canyon of Heroes as World Series champs Nov 6 (New York Daily News) *
• After World Series win, Yankees' Andy Pettitte's future is far from his mind Nov 6 (New York Daily News) *
• Losing Hideki Matsui after MVP World Series performance may be wrong move for New York Yankees Nov 5 (New York Daily News) *
• Take a bow, Yankees, you did city proud with 2009 World Series win! Nov 5 (New York Daily News) *
• A.J. Burnett delivers pie for the new guys after New York Yankees win Game 6 of World Series Nov 5 (New York Daily News) *
• Hideki Matsui wins MVP as New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Phillies, grab 27th World Series title Nov 5 (New York Daily News) *
• New York Yankees' offense needs spark, but loses Hideki Matsui in Philadelphia Phillies' NL park Oct 31 (New York Daily News) *
• New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui stirs thoughts in Game 2 of World Series with Philadelphia Phillies Oct 30 (New York Daily News) *
• Umps make the right call in World Series Game 1, New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui doubled off Oct 29 (New York Daily News) *
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