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	<title>Comments on: The Rays designate Hideki Matsui for assignment</title>
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		<title>By: vallewho</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336741</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[vallewho]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[the &quot;collection&quot; deserves a plaque in Cooperstown.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>the &#8220;collection&#8221; deserves a plaque in Cooperstown.</p>
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		<title>By: vallewho</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336740</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[vallewho]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I don&#039;t particularly look at him as a Hall of Famer. But remember he was denied the ROY because of his Japanese pro-experience. So it has to count, right?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t particularly look at him as a Hall of Famer. But remember he was denied the ROY because of his Japanese pro-experience. So it has to count, right?</p>
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		<title>By: vallewho</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336738</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[vallewho]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[what&#039;s the travel-stash size?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>what&#8217;s the travel-stash size?</p>
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		<title>By: thefalcon123</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336736</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[thefalcon123]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ahhh...that makes a lot more sense.  

For the record, I disagree.  But I thought you were saying that he was a HOF on the basis of his MLB stats...which would just be crazy talk. 

Criticism withdrawn!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ahhh&#8230;that makes a lot more sense.  </p>
<p>For the record, I disagree.  But I thought you were saying that he was a HOF on the basis of his MLB stats&#8230;which would just be crazy talk. </p>
<p>Criticism withdrawn!</p>
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		<title>By: jon623</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336724</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[jon623]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#039;re worried about catching flak for that? Aww so tender. :) Haha.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;re worried about catching flak for that? Aww so tender. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  Haha.</p>
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		<title>By: jon623</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336722</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[jon623]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[^ delmonte, I disagree. Nobody should be voted in just because &quot;it&#039;s time to put a japanese/mlb player in the hall.&quot; A player is inducted when he has had an outstanding MLB career, which Matsui has not. He has beeen solid, absolutely. A good player for sure. But, by no means is he HOF worthy.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>^ delmonte, I disagree. Nobody should be voted in just because &#8220;it&#8217;s time to put a japanese/mlb player in the hall.&#8221; A player is inducted when he has had an outstanding MLB career, which Matsui has not. He has beeen solid, absolutely. A good player for sure. But, by no means is he HOF worthy.</p>
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		<title>By: onermedboxer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[onermedboxer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gonna get some flak here but...
Bout time they sent him down, he was becoming a liability in big game situations]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gonna get some flak here but&#8230;<br />
Bout time they sent him down, he was becoming a liability in big game situations</p>
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		<title>By: millmannj</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336633</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[millmannj]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:59:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#039;m a Yankee &amp; Matsui fan  Only way Matsui gets to Cooperstown is as Jeter&#039;s guest on Induction Day.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m a Yankee &amp; Matsui fan  Only way Matsui gets to Cooperstown is as Jeter&#8217;s guest on Induction Day.</p>
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		<title>By: sdelmonte</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336577</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[sdelmonte]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Isn&#039;t it about time a player was inducted for his Japanese and American careers?  I think it&#039;s possible that his combined numbers, and his impact on the game, might make him a special case.

If this were basketball or hockey, he&#039;d be a shoo-in.  Then again, those are very much Big Hall sports.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Isn&#8217;t it about time a player was inducted for his Japanese and American careers?  I think it&#8217;s possible that his combined numbers, and his impact on the game, might make him a special case.</p>
<p>If this were basketball or hockey, he&#8217;d be a shoo-in.  Then again, those are very much Big Hall sports.</p>
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		<title>By: brokea$$lovesmesomeme</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[brokea$$lovesmesomeme]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Godzirra]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Godzirra</p>
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		<title>By: thefalcon123</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336489</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[thefalcon123]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a joke...right?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a joke&#8230;right?</p>
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		<title>By: deathmonkey41</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336468</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[deathmonkey41]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:16:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Man, I have some catching up to do.  Well, at least he has something to do when he retires.  

Anata Wa ichiban!!!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Man, I have some catching up to do.  Well, at least he has something to do when he retires.  </p>
<p>Anata Wa ichiban!!!</p>
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		<title>By: number42is1</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[number42is1]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I cannot see him getting into the HOF. Hall of Awesome for sure... but i think his short time here will hurt his chances.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I cannot see him getting into the HOF. Hall of Awesome for sure&#8230; but i think his short time here will hurt his chances.</p>
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		<title>By: deathmonkey41</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336454</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[deathmonkey41]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UHF- underrated classic.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UHF- underrated classic.</p>
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		<title>By: sdelmonte</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336451</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[sdelmonte]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, Hall of Famer?  Will he there ahead of Ichiro?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So, Hall of Famer?  Will he there ahead of Ichiro?</p>
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		<title>By: number42is1</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336448</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[number42is1]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hope this helps
http://sportsbybrooks.com/hideki-matsui-has-55000-porno-tape-collection-16872]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hope this helps<br />
<a href="http://sportsbybrooks.com/hideki-matsui-has-55000-porno-tape-collection-16872" rel="nofollow">http://sportsbybrooks.com/hideki-matsui-has-55000-porno-tape-collection-16872</a></p>
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		<title>By: vivabear</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336443</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[vivabear]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:56:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So many questions...

How can you accurately measure the size of a porn collection?
When you say &quot;in Japan,&quot; does that mean all his porn is in Japan?
If so, why wouldn&#039;t he have some in the US with him?
What is your source for this tidbit?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So many questions&#8230;</p>
<p>How can you accurately measure the size of a porn collection?<br />
When you say &#8220;in Japan,&#8221; does that mean all his porn is in Japan?<br />
If so, why wouldn&#8217;t he have some in the US with him?<br />
What is your source for this tidbit?</p>
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		<title>By: number42is1</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336440</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[number42is1]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:53:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prepare for the thumb down... but man oh man... that funny as hell]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prepare for the thumb down&#8230; but man oh man&#8230; that funny as hell</p>
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		<title>By: natinals10</title>
		<link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/25/the-rays-designate-hideki-matsui-for-assignment/comment-page-1/#comment-336433</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[natinals10]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can&#039;t say I&#039;m http://rgifs.gifbin.com/062009/1243937143_supplies.gif]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can&#8217;t say I&#8217;m <a href="http://rgifs.gifbin.com/062009/1243937143_supplies.gif" rel="nofollow">http://rgifs.gifbin.com/062009/1243937143_supplies.gif</a></p>
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		<title>By: number42is1</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[number42is1]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:40:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[He also has the largest Porn collection in Japan. true story... 

Fare the well Godzilla.. NY will always be grateful to you]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>He also has the largest Porn collection in Japan. true story&#8230; </p>
<p>Fare the well Godzilla.. NY will always be grateful to you</p>
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		<title>By: SmackSaw</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[SmackSaw]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sayonara Godzilla]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sayonara Godzilla</p>
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