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By Jeff Bradley

Friday, April 10, 2009

FREDDY SÁNCHEZ PIRATES After four years as a utility man, Sánchez proved in 2006 that he's wired for everyday use. Getting 500-plus ABs for the first time, he responded with an NL batting title. "Reps mean everything," says the 29-year-old infielder. "You're more focused on just hitting the ball hard." But .344? "Freddy makes adjustments while pitches are in flight," says Pirates batting coach Jeff Manto. "It's almost impossible to fool him." Among Sánchez's 200 hits were 53 doubles, the most b ...

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