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Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:06:59 -0800

The New York Yankees signed free-agent 1B Russell Branyan (Angels) to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training Wednesday, Feb. 8. The signing won't affect the team's chances of signing free-agent OFs Johnny Damon (Rays), Raul Ibanez (Phillies) or Hideki Matsui (Athletics). However, it could be hard to re-sign 3B Eric Chavez now.

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| Source: New York Post - Dan Martin

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:45:21 -0800

The New York Yankees are still considering signing a designated hitter, with free-agent OF's Raul Ibanez (Phillies), Johnny Damon (Rays) and Hideki Matsui (Athletics) their three options, according to a major league source. OF Andruw Jones could be utilized as the DH against left-handed pitchers.

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| Source: ESPN - Buster Olney

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:29 -0800

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi would like the team to add another left-handed bat preferably to fill in the designated hitter spot. "I think it's important to our club that you add that other bat," Girardi said. "The American League is tough." Free-agent OFs Johnny Damon (Rays), Raul Ibanez (Phillies) and Hideki Matsui (Athletics) have all been discussed.

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| Source: New York Daily News - Anthony McCarron

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:23:38 -0800

The New York Yankees are shopping for a left-handed bat to acquire. There is still a chance they could pursue free-agent OF/DH Johnny Damon (Rays) or DH Hideki Matsui (Athletics).

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| Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:36:33 -0800

The Detroit Tigers have some interest in free-agent DH Hideki Matsui (Athletics) and OF Raul Ibanez (Phillies), but may decide to wait to sign a DH.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Danny Knobler

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:41:10 -0800

The New York Yankees have been in contact with free-agent DH Hideki Matsui (Athletics) this offseason as they search for a designated hitter. However, they only have $1-2 million available for a signing. Matsui is unlikely to re-sign with the Oakland Athletics.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:20 -0800

The New York Yankees could consider signing free-agent DH Hideki Matsui (Athletics) to be their designated hitter next season.

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| Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:24:08 -0800

The Los Angeles Dodgers are searching for a left-handed pinch-hitter, and they are targeting three players. One player the team is interested in signing is free-agent DH Hideki Matsui (Athletics).

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| Source: ESPNLosAngeles.com - Tony Jackson

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:33:10 -0800

The Oakland Athletics all but closed the door on DH Hideki Matsui returning in 2012, saying the team "could find another young guy from outside that could fill that role, but I think more than likely it will be a young player, even if it wasn't someone from our current roster," according to general manager Billy Beane.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jane Lee

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:01:31 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays are being linked to free-agent DH Hideki Matsui (Athletics).

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| Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Andrew Marchand

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