Amalie Benjamin

Boston Globe

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The World Series lineup is finally decided. The  St Louis Cardinals  will face the  Texas Rangers . The Cardinals have won 10 World Series, second only to the Yankees with 27.

Cardinals and Rangers Head to the World Series

The World Series lineup is finally decided. The St Louis Cardinals will face the Texas Rangers . The Cardinals have won 10 World Series, second only to the Yankees with 27.

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In seven and a half seasons with the Boston Red Sox,  Manny Ramirez  was an eight-time All Star.

Boston All-Star Space Cadet Manny Ramirez Traded to Dodgers

In seven and a half seasons with the Boston Red Sox, Manny Ramirez was an eight-time All Star.

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