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Ex-New York Yankees Star Masahiro Tanaka Ends Up Upsetting MLB Fans With a Major Decision on His Career

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Ex-New York Yankees Star Masahiro Tanaka Ends Up Upsetting MLB Fans With a Major Decision on His Career

Masahiro Tanaka has decided to return to Japan after playing for the New York Yankees until 2020. He signed a $155 million seven-year contract with the Yankees in 2014. MLB fans are upset about his decision.

Tanaka will not use his International Free Agency Rights and will play for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles next season. The former New York Yankees star upset MLB fans. . One fan replied to the post by writing, “Sad to not have you back with the Yankees, but I will always root for you as my favorite player”

Masahiro Tanaka is leaving the New York Yankees. The fans are disappointed but wish him the best.

Tanaka is a seven-time NPB All-Star and won one series championship. He is also a two-times MLB All Star player.

Tanaka is upset with his decision to leave the New York Yankees.

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