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Matheny, Cardinals in a familiar spot: one win from World Series

Author:
Tom Verducci
Publish date:
Oct 16, 2013

By

Tom Verducci covers Major League Baseball and brings Sports Illustrated 41 seasons of experience.

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Aaron Judge didn't rule out participating in the next World Baseball Classic, but he also wouldn't commit to it.

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