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Lars Nootbaar's WBC teammate doesn't think his lack of Japanese language will cause issues: He's a sparkplug who will overcome the language barrier
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BASEBALL/ Samurai Japan returns to a hero's welcome with WBC trophy
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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan in WBC
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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan in WBC
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Baseball Twitter reacts to St. Louis Cardinals slugger Lars Nootbaar joining Team Japan for World Baseball Classic: I freaking LOVE this
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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan in WBC
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THE PASSION OF THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC! Japan's Lars Nootbaar is FIRED UP!
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Saitama town, grandpa go wild as Nootbaar plays 'Cinderella
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