How Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar became an instant fan favorite for Japan at World Baseball Classic
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Lars Nootbaar Team Japan WBC: Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan? Exploring St. Louis Cardinals star's nationality and family heritage
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