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Dodger Thoughts: The Crazy Thing Is ...
Dodger Thoughts: The Crazy Thing Is ...
A year ago, Nomar Garciaparra wasn't even considered physically capable of playing third base. Even as the Dodgers questioned the abilities of Wilson Betemit, they dismissed the idea of moving Garciaparra to third and having shining prospect James Loney play first base in April 2007.
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