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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Yankees' Rachel Balkovec on leadership, answers the haters, NFL dream
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Tampa Tarpons' Rachel Balkovec ready for first-ever game as
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Yankees' Rachel Balkovec makes managerial debut with Tampa Tarpons
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Yankees promote Rachel Balkovec to manager of minor league Tampa
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Rachel Balkovec: Manager of the Tampa Tarpons - The New York Times
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Yankees No. 3 Prospect Garcia and Veterans Highlight Railriders
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Rachel Balkovec: Manager of the Tampa Tarpons - The New York Times