Hideki Matsui DFA By Tampa

From The AP:

Hideki Matsui was been cut by the Tampa Bay Rays.

The 38-year-old Japanese star was designated for assignment on Wednesday to clear a roster spot for infielder Ryan Roberts. The Rays have 10 days to trade Matsui, release him or place him on waivers.

He is hitting .147 with two homers and seven RBIs in 95 at-bats.

I feel bad for Hideki. A player as good as he was never should go out like this, but sometimes you just hang around way too long.