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Abe does it all for Giants despite taxing role

Catcher Shinnosuke Abe has a pivotal role offensively and defensively for the Yomiuri Giants. And he was indicating how demanding that position is. ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Wed, Nov 04 2009

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