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Small ball

May 2008: Major League Baseball steps up to the plate in China

Famed baseball manager Joe Torre held court with reporters in Beijing in March during batting practice for an exhibition game between teams from America’s Major League Baseball (MLB). Speaking at the Wukesong Baseball Stadium, Torre offered an old chestnut regarding baseball’s path to success in China.

“It’s all about playing the game and you have to start with the youngsters and give them a chance to enjoy it,” he said. “You have to play the g...

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