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Here's what Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar will be searching for this offseason
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How does Cardinals Lars Nootbaar build on breakout '22? He could start with Team Japan
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Lars Nootbaar Player Props: Cardinals vs. Dodgers
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar predicted playing for Japan when he was in Little League, Flippin' Bats
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Lars Nootbaar's international fame grows, Masataka Yoshida starts hot and more: Touching Base - The Athletic
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Nootbaar collects two hits, teaches Ohtani to grind the pepper as Team Japan wins exhibition
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The St. Louis Cardinals Lose Lars Nootbaar At A Bad Time
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Nootbaar, Kwan Reportedly Set to Play for Japan at WBC - Rafu Shimpo
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Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Ohtani's Japan teammates, like Lars Nootbaar, are also fans - Georgia Asian Times