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How does Cardinals Lars Nootbaar build on breakout '22? He could start with Team Japan
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani and Lars Nootbaar, fast friends playing for Japan in WBC, reunite in St. Louis
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani makes most of his Japan WBC debut
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Nootbaar playing in WBC for mom, Japan
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Lars Nootbaar has his own ramen in Tokyo
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After Meeting Japan Stars as Kid, Lars Nootbaar is Now One Himself - The Japan News
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Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn - The Japan Times
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Baseball: Cardinals' Nootbaar headed for Japan reunion of sorts
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Nootbaar collects two hits, teaches Ohtani to grind the pepper as Team Japan wins exhibition
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WBC) Japan star Nootbaar putting friendship with Cardinals teammate on hold for Tokyo showdown