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Lars Nootbaar's WBC teammate doesn't think his lack of Japanese language will cause issues: He's a sparkplug who will overcome the language barrier
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Lars Nootbaar stars for Japan, could break out for Cardinals
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A center of attention, Lars Nootbaar sparks Team Japan to 8-1 victory in WBC opener
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South_Korea
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Lars Nootbaar stars for Japan, could break out for Cardinals
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Goold: Shohei Ohtani's dramatic showdown vs. Mike Trout sends Japan, Lars Nootbaar to WBC gold
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Nolan Arenado
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Major League Baseball Can Learn from the World Baseball Classic
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Major League Baseball Can Learn from the World Baseball Classic
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Goold: Shohei Ohtani's dramatic showdown vs. Mike Trout sends Japan, Lars Nootbaar to WBC gold
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Cardinals Nation 24/7 - OTD: This Day In 1998: Phil Ozersky, a fan making $30K a year, catches McGwire's 70th HR. Cardinals ask for the ball in exchange for a signed bat
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Cardinals Lars Nootbaar talks about Japan teammate Shohei Ohtani
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC