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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan
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St louis cardinals team members hi-res stock photography and
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Cardinals converge on Miami: Lars Nootbaar with Team Japan, All
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Tag - The Japan Times
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Baseball: Nootbaar's mom hopes he can get Japan WBC skipper airborne
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A pitching pothole KO'd the Cardinals. Can they get up and back
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It is who I am': Lars Nootbaar talks about Japanese heritage
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Reds eliminated in game 161 during 15-6 loss to Cardinals
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Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing
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Sweep in St. Louis vs. Nootbaar
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