Davidoff: It's time to say goodbye to Matsui
newsday.com 11/9/2009 — Godzilla's final game doesn't present motivation to continue the relationship into 2010.

Hideki Matsui: the Silent Hero
soxandpinstripes.com 11/6/2009 — If this was his last night in pinstripes, Hideki Matsui had one of the most memorable careers we will almost definitely overlook. His last moments could have come during the same game as Andy Pettitte and Johnny Damon. One is a decorated hero of postseason history and a staple of the old guard ...

"This is something that never gets old"
pinstripealley.com 11/5/2009 — More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP The New York Yankees celebrate after Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York. The Yankees won ...

Was Game 6 Matsui’s Swang Song?
nybaseballdigest.com 11/5/2009 — Speculation is the Yankees will not re-sign designated hitter Hideki Matsui. Obviously the newly crowned World Champions have decisions to make as they attempt to get a bit younger and look toward the time when both Jorge Posada and Derek Jeter spend time as designated hitters. If that is ...

Assessing Matsui’s and a DH’s values
riveraveblues.com 21 days ago — We’ve been talking a lot about Hideki Matsui over the last few weeks. In the waning days of his most recent Yankee contract, he wowed us all in Game 6 of the World Series and won MVP accolades because of it. Now, the Yankees are faced with a ...

There Will Be No Thrill-as..... Without Godzilla
ladylovespinstripes.com 30 days ago — The 2009 Worlds Series had a few firsts’ happen. A full-time designated hitter won the MVP award for the first time. A 1960 record for most runs scored in a single Worlds Series game, at six was... Welcome to Lady Loves Pinstripes, a sports blog from a female fan's perspective. Feel free ...

The Yankees are World Series champions
nydailynews.com 11/5/2009 — The 2000s started with the Yankees winning the World Series, and now the decade ends with them holding the Commissioner’s Trophy once again. The Yankees’ 7-3 win over the Phillies (I predicted 7-4 … not bad) in Game 6 wrapped up ...

An agent’s online appeal for Hideki
riveraveblues.com 28 days ago — It’s not a stretch to say that no sport has been impacted more by the power of the Internet by baseball. From the rise of cross-country sabermetrics to the proliferation of blogs and smarter analysis than that offered by local papers and sports ...

More on the Matsui Revenue Factor
nybaseballdigest.com 23 days ago — A theme that may become part of the Yankees decision making process is the revenue stream that Hideki Matsui’s creates. After much thought I think off the field financial considerations are just as important as his homers, RBI’s, and batting average. NYBD contributor Frank Russo wrote ...

Let the Off-Season Begin
yankees.gearupforsports.com 11/10/2009 — It would be wrong of me to go back to last week and recap the Yankee greatness that was, the 2009 World Series. Justice prevailed as Matsui finally got the Championship ring he ventured over the big lake for. Girardi was right and can breathe another day in Yankee land, maybe even ...

Offseason burning questions — FOXSports.com News for MLB
Hideki Matsui lifted the Yankees to a title, but will he be back in the Bronx? It's among Dayn Perry's offseason burning questions.

Damon, Matsui among free-agency filers — Major League Baseball News
Led by a quintet of New York Yankees who last week were too preoccupied celebrating a World Series championship, 31 more eligible players filed for free agency on Monday, swelling the total of declared players to 151.

Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agents — The Seattle Times: Sports
World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.

Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agents — Boston.com -- Baseball News
World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.

Briefs | Basebal: Yankees' Hideki Matsui files for free agency — The Seattle Times: Sports
Baseball Matsui is among 31 players who filed for free agency Monday.