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What can Alek Manoah do on the mound to instill confidence during his start Friday?
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Meet the bright light who got Alek Manoah through his darkest days
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Alek Manoah by Mikenguyenart // Toronto Blue Jays // Baseball - Canada
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The electrifying life of Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah
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The moment Alek Manoah found out he's our Opening Day starter!
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The electrifying life of Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah
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Blue Jays meet after another ugly Alek Manoah start, series against the Rays - The Boston Globe
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Inside the meltdown of Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah
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The electrifying life of Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah
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Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah exits after frightening wild pitch
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Alek Manoah strikes out three while mic'd up at All-Star Game
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Alek Manoah allows 11 runs in first minor league game
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Alek Manoah among 15 players with contracts renewed by teams - ESPN