It was one year ago today that the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim would officially close the door on the return of "Big Daddy" Vladimir Guerrero and start its preparations to open Southern California's newest Theme Park... Matsuiland. Hideki Matsui coming off a World Series MVP Title would sign with the Angels for $6.5 Million dollars, with promise of an influx of Japanese Media, sponsorship, added fan base, and most importantly production. Matsui's production in Anaheim was pretty close to his production in New York. Maybe Matsui had a few more strikes outs and few less home runs, but I don't think anyone would complain about the effort that Godzilla put forth in Anaheim. And although he seemed to be a very beneficial addition to the Halos Roster in 2010, you almost knew that he wouldn't be returning.
After seven years with the New York Yankees and one year with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Hideki Matsui will now be taking his talents to the Bay Area for perennial American League West Runner Ups, the Oakland Athletics. Two days ago, Matsui signed a one-year contract worth $4.25 million with the Oakland A's still wearing #55 and occasionally playing Left Field while usually playing DH. And I would expect that Matsui's numbers in Oakland will be comparable to his numbers in Anaheim. So although Matsuiland has been condemned, it will be only a matter of time when the dozen or so fans left in Oakland build their shrine to the one they call Godzilla.
Thanks for your efforts in 2010 Hideki Matsui. But you will not be missed.
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