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Two of the finest hitters I ever saw, Tommy Davis and Bob Watson, graced the grounds of Scottsdale Stadium on Thursday. Spring training is all about the rekindling of a sporting romance, and in such close quarters, fans have a pretty fair chance to connect with a vision of their past.
This was a particularly fine day for nostalgia, with
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