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Why Giants' Yastrzemski doesn't wear grandfather's legendary No. 8
The Irresistible Pull of a Yastrzemski in Fenway
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A legacy in left field: Giants OF Mike Yastrzemski visits with legendary grandfather - Yaz - and homers in fairytale trip to Fenway Park
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Sportsman of the Year: Mike Yastrzemski Great numbers, even greater perseverance, Local Sports
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski heads to grandfather Carl's Fenway Park
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Giants rookie Mike Yastrzemski homers with Hall of Famer grandfather watching at Fenway Park
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Giants' Jon Miller calls the Yastrzemskis, from Carl to Mike
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski walk-off ties him to famous grandpa
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Giants Mike Yastrzemski quizzes teammate on Massachusetts slang
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