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The Starting Lineup: Todd Frazier, Hroniss Grasu & Jon Lester

The Starting Lineup with Chris Emma

(CBS) Growing up in Toms River, New Jersey, Todd Frazier found little fascination with the music of Frank Sinatra.

Sinatra's songs would constantly play at the request of his grandmother, and it never quite grew on him. Now, Frazier is third baseman for the White Sox and a key piece to their organization, and he cherishes the music of Sinatra as a reminder of his grandmother and family.

Each time Frazier comes to the plate, he hears Sinatra's "Come Fly With Me" play at U.S. Cellular Field.

"It's a family thing," Frazier said of the song. "...When I hear that, it brings back some good memories."

Get to know Frazier inside this edition of The Starting Lineup, which also includes Bears center Hroniss Grasu discussing his offseason changes and Cubs pitcher Jon Lester making the case for David Ross as an All-Star.

Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago's sports scene and more for CBSChicago.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670 and like his Facebook page.

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