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The Cardinal Nation staff
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Cardinal Tribute
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The surprisingly non-tragic career of Rick Ankiel
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Was Ankiel's meltdown inevitable? : r/Cardinals
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Tony La Russa career highlights
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Cards Rick Ankiel throws 'filthiest' first pitch of all time
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Where Is the Yips Pitcher Rick Ankiel Today?
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Letter to My Younger Self
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Ankiel's own account of when his arm went wild
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Rick Ankiel took vodka shots after infamous 2000 NLDS start
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Baseball Pro Rick Ankiel Talks About Best Selling Book and Life in Jupiter Florida
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USA Baseball Announces Coaching Staff for WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier
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MLB teams that clinched earliest