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Japanese baseball pitcher Masahiro Tanaka wearing his jersey poses for photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2021.The New York Yankees didn't re-sign Tanaka and the 32-year-old free agent
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Masahiro Tanaka opted for Japan after shunned by Yankees: 'I wanted to sign another contract' - nj.com
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