In nine-plus seasons with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan, Hideki Matsui averaged 37 home runs, which is why some are surprised he’s hit just 15 with the Yankees this season and why some feel he ...

(Tokyo-AP) Nov. 1, 2002 - Let the bidding begin. Two days after winning the Japan Series, Yomiuri Giants slugger Hideki Matsui said Friday he wants to go to the North American major leagues.