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" I refuse to be molded into some stereotypical ballplayer that has no interests, really, no life, no depth, no intelligence. "
Barry Zito
Life
Depth
Intelligence
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" It's not like I'm some kind of veteran and there is this huge age gap. I identify with them more off the field. I need to set an example, which is great, and I look forward to doing just that. "
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