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Lars Nootbaar, Masataka Yoshida join Japan's WBC roster - ESPN
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While the Cardinals might never have actually joined the Shohei Ohtani
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Reds eliminated in game 161 during 15-6 loss to Cardinals, World
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Baseball: Cardinals' Nootbaar headed for Japan reunion of sorts
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Cardinals officially elimated from playoff contention with 7-3 loss to Brewers, Pro Sports
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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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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar set to play for Japan at WBC in 'big first step for Japanese baseball' - The Japan Times
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