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For LaRoche, Pirates, satisfying finish elusive

Found July 02, 2009 on Post-Gazette:
PLAYERS: Adam LaRoche
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates

To look at Adam LaRoche, one never could imagine he had nearly lived out a baseball player's fantasy.
Original Story: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09184/...
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