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Nick Punto Looking to Repeat Last Year's World Series Run With His New Team

Found February 21, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Nick Punto,  Marco Scutaro,  Jed Lowrie
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox,  Colorado Rockies,  Houston Astros,  St. Louis Cardinals

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FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The taste of championship champagne still drives Nick Punto. After winning the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals last season, the utility man is craving for more. He’ll restart that pursuit with the Red Sox. With Marco Scutaro and Jed Lowrie donning new uniforms, the 34-year-old will have a chance to compete for the starting job at shortstop. “Since the day I signed, I've been waiting for this day,” Punto said. “My season ended pretty well winning the World Series. I want to do that again. I have that taste in my mouth, and I’d...
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