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Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn
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Lars Nootbaar stars for Japan, could break out for Cardinals
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Lars Nootbaar - MLB Videos and Highlights
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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan
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Lars Nootbaar makes history with Team Japan
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar placed on IL with thumb injury
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Nootbaar playing in WBC for mom, Japan
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