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BASEBALL PREVIEW '06
THE GAME IS GOOD, CLEAN FUN AGAIN
By Tom Verducci

62 Pages of Scouting Reports
World Series Matchup: White Sox vs. Cardinals

20 People to Watch
Felix Hernandez, Omar Minaya, Ryan Howard, Anna Benson

Final Four Preview
Gorgeous George Mason
Grant Wahl P.32

High School Hoops Glory
Steve Rushin P.19
Rick Reilly P.140

The young stars, including Albert Pujols, 26, are taking over

Will Thomas

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PHOTOGRAPH BY WALTER IOOSS JR.

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John Biever