Most Japanese couldn't recognize Lars Nootbaar a few weeks ago, before the World Baseball Classic opened. Few could even pronounce his name or spell it in English or Japanese. He's becoming a ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Outfielder Lars Nootbaar went to a salary arbitration hearing with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, arguing he should be paid $2.95 million instead of the team’s $2 ...

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Outfielder Lars Nootbaar has gone to a salary arbitration hearing with the St. Louis Cardinals, arguing he should be paid $2.95 million instead of the team's $2.45 million offer.