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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan
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Nootbaar, Kwan Reportedly Set to Play for Japan at WBC - Rafu Shimpo
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Lars Nootbaar is committed to play for Samurai Japan in the WBC
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Ex-star regains love for the sport through reunion with Nootbaars
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Major Leaguer Lars Nootbaar Galvanizes Samurai Japan - The Japan News
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Lars Nootbaar, Masataka Yoshida join Japan's WBC roster - ESPN
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar headed for Japan reunion of sorts - The
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Lars Nootbaar's international fame grows, Masataka Yoshida starts
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Baseball: Cardinals' Nootbaar headed for Japan reunion of sorts