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Hideki Matsui Rumors: New York Yankees Have Talked With Former Outfielder/DH

After solidifying their starting pitching rotation Friday there's just one more thing that the New York Yankees needto before Spring Training -- a designated hitter -- and according to CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman the Yankees have contacted former Pinstriper Hideki Matsui, who's free agent.

Matsui is a "decent fit" says Heyman, who broke the story Monday.


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According a report by SI.com:

Matsui, 37, spent last season with the Oakland Athletics, hitting .251 with 12 home runs. Matsui spent the first seven years of his MLB career with the Yankees (2003-2009), hitting .292 with 140 home runs during that span.

Matsui could be a solid candidate to fill the Yankees vacant DH spot, which last season was shared by Jorge Posada, who has a slim chance of resigning with New York as he's contemplating retirement, third basemen Alex Rodriguez and newly dealt Jesus Montero

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