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New York Mets' third baseman Robin Ventura warms u
PORT ST. LUCIE, UNITED STATES: New York Mets’ third baseman Robin Ventura warms up for a workout 22 February 2001 during spring training at Port St. Lucie, Florida. AFP PHOTO/BRUCE WEAVER (Photo credit should read BRUCE WEAVER/AFP/Getty Images)
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