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A. J. Pierzynski hit by pitch., 09/10/2016
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Joe Nathan and A. J. Pierzynski with the 2013 Rangers -- from
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Baseball quiz: We have quite a quizsmith - Chicago Sun-Times
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A. J. Pierzynski - Wikipedia
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How Dodgers nearly had Pierzynski
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A.J. Pierzynski signing more about frugality than upgrade for Red
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A.J. Pierzynski brings 'quarterback' mindset to TFA baseball
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Cubs' Barrett slugs Pierzynski, leads to melee - ESPN
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Astros beat Rangers to start 2013 MLB season
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Prospect Retrospective: A.J. Pierzynski - Minor League Ball
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Pierzynski added to Cardinals' NLCS roster, Freeman left off
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A.J. Pierzynski retires - MLB Daily Dish
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New sold-out Wrigley crowd can help make Cubs 'almost impossible
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A. J. Pierzynski, the Man They Love to Hate, Is Still Behind the
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Cubs, White Sox brawl after home-plate collision