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Former Oakland A's pitcher Vida Blue throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the A's spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Phoenix, Tuesday, March 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg

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Former Oakland A's pitcher Vida Blue, left, and shortstop Bert Campaneris, right, visit the A's dugout before their spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Phoenix, Tuesday, March 15, 2011. (

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