Victorino, Suzuki have friendly rivalry
Published 6/25/2008 by Ken Mandel at Major League Baseball News
The Phillies' Shane Victorino and the A's Kurt Suzuki hail from the same town on Maui, and thus have a friendly rivalry, especially on the bases, where Victorino likes to steal, and Suzuki is known for his prowess in throwing out would-be base thieves.
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