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Cody Ross a 'Trot Nixon Type,' Makes Early Statement in Spring Training Debut (Video)

Found March 03, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Cody Ross,  Trot Nixon,  Jon Lester
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox
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Cody Ross plays the game with plenty of passion and has a swing that's tailor-made for Fenway Park. In other words, Red Sox fans could soon learn to love the gritty outfielder. Ross, who The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo described as a "Trot Nixon type of player," started off his spring with a bang on Saturday, homering twice in Boston's 25-0 rout of Northeastern. Ross hit a solo homer and a grand slam, demonstrating that his swing could translate into success at Fenway this season. Jon Lester made the start in that game, which was the first of two games...
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