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Jim Abbott was a scout's dream – and ultimate challenge
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The Phenomenon by Rick Ankiel, Hachette Book Group
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GSA Spotlight: Rare Baseball Mind Makes Cal Poly's Brooks Lee
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Orange Lutheran Secures Third Consecutive Berth in NHSI
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Abbott revisits his own history in Cooperstown
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Golden Spikes Spotlight: Shane McClanahan
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USA Shuts Out Nicaragua, Ready to Focus on Gold
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Taurek, Spitler Named Player, Pitcher of the Day for June 25
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GSA Spotlight: Minnesota's Zack Raabe Living The Dream With
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GSA Spotlight: Kody Clemens