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The Yankees had hoped that Hideki Matsui would be able to take batting practice this weekend, but his troublesome left knee did not cooperate. An operation is possible and would likely end his season.

Posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:56 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Matsui, Hideki

Matsui’s Knee Worsens; Operation Is a Possibility

Hideki Matsui, who is hitting .323, is on the disabled list and had his knee drained Friday for the second time this month.

Posted Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:07 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Matsui, Hideki

Yankees 4, Athletics 1: On His Birthday, Matsui Gives Yankees Reason to Party

Hideki Matsui’s grand slam propelled the Yankees to a victory over the Oakland Athletics and their first series win on the road in seven weeks.

Posted Friday, June 13, 2008 1:10 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Matsui, Hideki, Oakland Athletics

Yankees 2, Rays 0: Girardi Returns, and Yankees Finally Beat Rays

The Yankees’ bats returned just long enough with Chien-Ming Wang back on the mound to avoid a three-game losing streak and shut out the Tampa Bay Rays.

Posted Monday, April 07, 2008 2:29 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chamberlain, Joba, New York Yankees, Wang, Chien-Ming, Rodriguez, Alex, Matsui, Hideki, Tampa Bay Rays

On Baseball: A Hitting Expert Extends His Reach

There is no manager with more up-close experience with Japanese hitters and no more knowledgeable manager to talk about hitting than Lou Piniella.

Posted Saturday, March 08, 2008 12:42 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Fukudome, Kosuke, Matsui, Hideki, Suzuki, Ichiro, Piniella, Lou, Chicago Cubs