(New York Daily Mirror - October 2, 2008)
NEW YORK - In an effort to recover from a brutally bad 2008 season that saw the Knights lose 113 games with six still to play, the Knights have announced that LF Hideki Matsui will be actively shopped this winter.
Matsui, 34, was the Knights' first pick in the 2004 draft and has provided consistent, solid home run power. After an average season that year, Mastui exploded in 2005, smashing 47 home runs and knocking in 121 runs while batting .311 and posting a 1.035 OPS. In 2007, when the Knights were contenders for the LF Central title, Matsui batted a robust .370 and posted a 1.000 OPS despite being limited by injury to just 154 at bats.
Even after getting off to a slow start, Matsui was an All-Star selection in 2008 and finished the season with 21 homers and 65 RBI for the brutal Knights. He was 10th in the LF in walks with 66.
Matsui was hampered by injuries this season with the Yankees, limiting him to 93 games and 337 at bats. However, he still managed to hit .294 and posted a .795 OPS. Despite being a left handed batter, Matsui hit .315 against lefties for the Yankees in 2008.
The Knights are reportedly looking for starting pitching and/or a solid bat. Matsui can also be packaged with players and/or picks in any trade.
Interested GM's can contact GM Mitch Pak.
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