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This Japanese star would fit the Cardinals' rotation
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Lars Nootbaar, a glove back on his left hand, reports for rehab at-bats: Cardinals Extra
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Nootbaar, Kwan Reportedly Set to Play for Japan at WBC - Rafu Shimpo
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St. Louis Cardinals Star Speaks Volumes of Shohei Ohtani's Kindness Despite Being Rejected by the Two-Way Phenom - EssentiallySports
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Here's what Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar will be searching for this offseason
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New Cardinal Nootbaar is a blend of Dutch and Japanese
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani teaching Lars Nootbaar how to throw his splitter in the Samurai Japan dugout : r/Cardinals
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Lars Nootbaar has his own ramen in Tokyo
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Nootbaar's Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney