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www.nypost.com — SEATTLE - Hideki Matsui and the Yankees haven't ruled out him returning next year with knees healthy enough for him to play the outfield. "He could still play the outfield after the surgery," manager Joe Girardi said of the 34-year-old left...

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Matsui at first? Not a bad idea
Bugs & Cranks — ... Matsui offered to do that Saturday, and volunteered something that I didn’t know — he has played both first and third base during his career in Japan. ...

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