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World Baseball Classic: Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return
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Lars Nootbaar talks about winning the World Baseball Classic title with Japan
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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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St. Louis Cardinals Star Speaks Volumes of Shohei Ohtani's Kindness Despite Being Rejected by the Two-Way Phenom - EssentiallySports
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Lars Nootbaar - Wikipedia
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St. Louis Cardinals Shine on Day One of World Baseball Classic
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A Poor Injury Update on St. Louis Cardinals' OF Lars Nootbaar - Fastball
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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 gives pep talk speech before game with Italy - AS USA
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History-Making Nootbaar Had Deep Ties to Japan before Making National Team - The Japan News
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC Midwest News - Bally Sports
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Baseball: Cardinals' Nootbaar headed for Japan reunion of sorts
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