A speedy shortstop with surprising power, Kazuo Matsui was Japan's premier player in the wake of
Hideki Matsui and
Ichiro Suzuki leaving for the United States. Kaz's first game in the MLB was amazing, with two home runs, but overall his inital season as a
New York Met was less than what was expected. Moving over to second base, Kaz hopes to see his numbers improve after a year of adjustment, just like the numbers of Hideki Matsui improved drastically.
Rainiers come up short against Colorado SpringsTacoma held to five hits, one run in final home game of the season.
Rainiers stuck in (1st) placeIf the Tacoma Rainiers are going to clinch back-to-back Pacific Coast League Pacific North Division titles, they are going to do it on the road.
Grizzlies report 8/21Sounds of silence: In an inauspicious start to a make-or-break 13-game road trip, the Fresno Grizzlies were held to three hits in a 2-0 loss to Colorado Springs. Sky Sox starter Samuel Deduno (3-1) allowed a hit and four walks while striking out seven ove
Keppinger's toe injury not seriousKeppinger's toe injury not serious
Lindstrom lands on DL with bad backLindstrom lands on DL with bad back
Lyon charged with closing dutiesLyon charged with closing duties
Pence continues to swing red-hot batPence continues to swing red-hot bat
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Kazuo Matsui had the opportunity to come to the major leagues through the posting system after the 2002 season, but instead opted to wait for true free agency in 2003.
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