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Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura

Found November 07, 2009 on Sports Blog Net: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Akinori Iwamura
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Regardless of whether or not you think bringing him in was a good idea, I have a feeling that Akinori Iwamura is going to make quite the impression on Pirates fans over the next year, half year, or next few years. “Aki” should be both productive and exciting, no matter how long he wears a [...]
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