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Former Red Sox reliever Okajima retires - The Japan Times
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Red Sox have been in contact with Japanese right-hander Kodai Senga, per report – Blogging the Red Sox
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Boston Red Sox pitchers Daisuke Matsuzaka, left, and Hideki Okajima, right, hold the flag of Japan as Jeff Yamaguchi, Okajima's translator, center, holds the American League Championship trophy after the Red Sox
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Rodriguez Adds to Hot Streak, but Rivera Lets Lead Slip Away - The New York Times
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Boston advances to World Series
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Red Sox: Boston has a Japanese flavor on the mound
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Red Sox 6, Angels 3: Manny's moonshot lifts Boston
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Boston Red Sox pitchers Daisuke Matsuzaka, left, and Hideki Okajima, right, hold the flag of Japan as Jeff Yamaguchi, Okajima's translator, center, holds the American League Championship trophy after the Red Sox
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Okajima Fails Physical, Won't Report to Yankees - WSJ
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Red Sox reliever Hirokazu Sawamura aiming to elevate his game, zone delivery - The Boston Globe
Hideki Okajima - Wikipedia
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Red Sox Re-Sign Hideki Okajima, 2011 Bullpen Takes Shape - Over the Monster
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Yankees get help in beating Red Sox