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Article: NOMAR GARCIAPARRA.(Sports)
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- Seattle Post-Intelligencer
- Article date:
- July 31, 2000
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THERE IS SUPERSTITION:
Nomar never washes his cap during the season. Among his other ``rituals,'' he always tugs his batting gloves and crosses himself between every at-bat. But he doesn't eat chicken before every game or request that Margo Adams not wear underwear -- that was Wade Boggs.
HOLY TRINITY: Nomar, Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter are among the best shortstops to ever play at the same time, each combining outstanding defense with great offense rarely seen at the position. Asked whether they were better than the trio of Cal Ripken Jr., Robin Yount and Alan Trammell, Seattle manager Lou Piniella said, ``In being fair, the kids are better. . . . ...