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Rick Ankiel talks about the end of his MLB comeback attempt
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Rick Ankiel starts another comeback trail with Cardinals
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Rick Ankiel considering pitching comeback
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Ex-Cardinals player Rick Ankiel announces return to MLB (video) - Sports Illustrated
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Rick Ankiel ends Major League comeback attempt
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Former Cardinals star Rick Ankiel considering a comeback as a pitcher at age 39