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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar, who will represent
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar set to play for Japan at WBC in 'big
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How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar meets the press in
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WBC) Japan star Nootbaar putting friendship with Cardinals
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Shohei Ohtani and Lars Nootbaar, fast friends playing for Japan in
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Lars Nootbaar and his Half Japanese Identity Redefining Japanese
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Ex-star regains love for the sport through reunion with Nootbaars
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is greeted by
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball
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