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Cervelli is Rocky Balboa in pinstripes

Found February 26, 2012 on New York Yankees - New York Post:
PLAYERS: Francisco Cervelli
TEAMS: New York Yankees
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TAMPA — Francisco Cervelli is baseball’s “Rocky.” Never count him out. In an Apollo Creed clubhouse overflowing with superstars, Cervelli is the Yankees’ underdog in pinstripes, the player from nowhere who makes his way to the title shot. And, wouldn’t you know it, Rocky is his inspiration. “It’s...
Original Story: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/yankee...
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