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Column: Why we should root for Dusty Baker to win World Series
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Houston, ready for launch: Dusty Baker on brink of first World
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Dusty Baker becomes first Black MLB manager to win 2,000 games
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Why Dusty Baker's World Series win means more
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Dusty Baker - Wikipedia
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Astros' Dusty Baker one win away from first title as manager
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Astros have haters, but Dusty Baker still manages to get love
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Astros Players Swarm Dusty Baker After He Captures First World
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Houston Astros reward beloved manager Dusty Baker with new
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Has Dusty Baker won a World Series?
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Baker finally wins 1st Series title as manager with Astros
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