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Ex-big leaguer Young works out for Pirates

Found February 13, 2012 on mlb.com:
PLAYERS: Dmitri Young,  Clint Hurdle
TEAMS: Washington Nationals

Dmitri Young, seeking to revive a Major League career interrupted three years ago, worked out on Monday at Pirate City and left manager Clint Hurdle at least intrigued. Young turned 38 in October and played his last big league game on July 11, 2008 with the Washington Nationals.
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