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Another Japanese star on Sox radar? Outfielder Yoshida may be latest to make MLB jump, Sports
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A bulked-up Seiya Suzuki hopes to provide the power the Chicago Cubs need — and stay healthy — in Year 2 in the majors
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Seiya Suzuki has homer, 4 hits as Cubs pour it on late to rout Nationals 17-3
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Same page': Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, interpreter Toy Matsushita face rookie major-league seasons together - Chicago Sun-Times
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Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki Quickly Living Up To Big Contract
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Cubs Rumors: Japanese Star Seiya Suzuki Agrees to 5-Year, $85M Free-Agent Contract, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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A bulked-up Seiya Suzuki hopes to provide the power the Chicago Cubs need — and stay healthy — in Year 2 in the majors
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Seiya Suzuki already recruiting Angels' Shohei Ohtani to Cubs
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Why benching Seiya Suzuki was the right call for the Chicago Cubs
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Seiya Suzuki: Chicago Cubs sign Japanese star
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Cubs agree to deal with Japanese star Seiya Suzuki - Chicago Sun-Times
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A bulked-up Seiya Suzuki hopes to provide the power the Chicago Cubs need — and stay healthy — in Year 2 in the majors
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A bulked-up Seiya Suzuki hopes to provide the power the Chicago Cubs need — and stay healthy — in Year 2 in the majors
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A bulked-up Seiya Suzuki hopes to provide the power the Chicago Cubs need — and stay healthy — in Year 2 in the majors
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Suzuki officially out of World Baseball Classic, and could miss opening day