Found July 27, 2012 on St. Louis Sports 360:
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(Something about trade deadline, next week being a big determiner) Reds: Votto who? Joey Votto’s knee injury was supposed to be a perfect opportunity for the Reds main competitors for the National League Central crown — St. Louis and Pittsburgh — to gain ground and pass the Reds before the All-Star first baseman returned in [...]
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