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Lars Nootbaar and Shohei Ohtani bond from WBC, possibly to benefit of Cardinals
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Lars Nootbaar stars for Japan, could break out for Cardinals
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Goold: Shohei Ohtani's dramatic showdown vs. Mike Trout sends Japan, Lars Nootbaar to WBC gold
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Japan fans pepper Lars Nootbaar with love - Taipei Times
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Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born outfielder honoring mother's heritage
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Lars Nootbaar pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney - ESPN
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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan in WBC
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Lars Nootbaar could see the special potential of Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida during WBC: Cardinals Extra
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World Baseball Classic Final: Ohtani's Japan vs. Trout's U.S. –
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Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney
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Baseball: Cards' Edman, Nootbaar battle in WBC as friendly rivals