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Itinerary
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From the topof the first to thebottomof the
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TheAngels’MikeTrout steps to theplate.
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THEHITSKEEPCOMIN’
While the controversial introductionof the
designatedhitter 40years ago continues
todividebaseball, it’sgivenAmericanLeague
supporters something tocheer about.
BYMICHAELVENTRE
MEMORAB I L IA
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THEKINGOFCARDS
Known in collectors’ circles as “Mr.Mint,”Alan
Rosenwants your baseball cards—andhe’ll
travel anywhere toget them.
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12
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69
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92
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