Outfielder Shogo Akiyama wanted to make history with Reds

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CINCINNATI (AP) - Shogo Akiyama knew the Cincinnati Reds were the only Major League Baseball team that never had a player born in Japan. The chance to break a barrier was part of his impetus to sign. Akiyama got a $21 million, three-year deal this week with the Reds. They ...

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