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The unique nature of spring training baseball... players signing autographs before the game (this is Marlins catcher John Baker)... and even the biggest of stars such as the Phils' Ryan Howard having to carry their own gear on road trip.
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Same story for his Philadelphia teammate Jayson Werth.
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Old friends catching up -- Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and former Marlins skipper Jack McKeon (who led Florida to their 2003 World Series championship)
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Between the two, you're looking at a combined 90 years professional experience.
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On the field at Roger Dean Stadium, a Marlins rally is snuffed out by this tag play at 3rd base.
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And Werth puts his swing on display.
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No work... all play. That's why I'm here.
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