Japan's 'Godzilla' Matsui set to join Angels: father

TOKYO: Japan's World Series MVP, Hideki Matsui, is set to join the Los Angeles Angels on a one-year deal subject to passing a medical.

The 35-year-old's father, Masao, told Japanese television a deal to take the New York Yankees slugger dubbed "Godzilla" to the Angels had been agreed.

"I feel relieved," said Masao Matsui yesterday. "I didn't think it would be decided so quickly. I'm eager to see him play in a new environment and can't wait to see the new Matsui."