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Shogo Akiyama: Cincinnati Reds outfielder making changes as hitter
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Reds tell Akiyama he is not making the team settle on backup
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Cincinnati Reds' Shogo Akiyama wants to become everyday player in 2021
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Shogo Akiyama released by Cincinnati Reds after two seasons
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Shogo Akiyama joins the Cincinnati Reds in grand fashion
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Cincinnati Reds: Where in the world is Shogo Akiyama?
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Cincinnati Reds free-agent signing: Japanese outfielder Shogo Akiyama
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Cincinnati Reds' Shogo Akiyama wants to become everyday player in 2021
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Shogo Akiyama, Reds agree to deal
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The Reds will be without the DH for 2021. Maybe - Redleg Nation