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Expect Razor-Sharp Lee in Must-Win Game 5

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The scraggly beard from his worst October performance was gone. So was the tuft of hair he usually keeps beneath his lower lip. This was clean-shaven Cliff Lee, the way he might look next season if he plays for the Yankees.

Lee has one more start for the Texas Rangers before his free-agent bonanza begins. He has one more chance to make a final impression on his employer and others who might pursue him. He is ready for his...

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