New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui of Japan (2nd R) runs wind sprints with teammates during a spring training workout at Legends Field in Tampa, Florida, February 26, 2008. Reuters Pictures 20 months ago

New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui of Japan (2nd R) runs wind sprints with teammates during a spring training workout at Legends Field in Tampa, Florida, February 26, 2008.

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  5. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shakes hands with New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez after defeating the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden November 6, 2009 in New York City.
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  7. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Captain Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees acknowledges the fans during the New York Yankees World Series Victory Celebration at City Hall on November 6, 2009 in New York, New York.
  8. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Johnny Damon #18 (L) and Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees celebrate during the New York Yankees World Series Victory Celebration at City Hall on November 6, 2009 in New York, New York.
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