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Team Israel exits World Baseball Classic with 5-1 loss to Venezuela
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Joe Torre Named General Manager for Team USA
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Ian Kinsler to manage Israel at World Baseball Classic
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Ryan Lavarnway, a Team Israel veteran and World Series champ, retires from MLB - St. Louis Jewish Light