[The young players also appreciate Beltran's help.] Since he has so much experience, ... he tells me where to play and how to get good jumps on the ball. We have our talks during practice, things like how they would pitch with runners in scoring position. It's not just me; he helps all the young guys out. When I'm struggling, he motivates me. He's a great guy to be around.

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[Victor Diaz and his wife Helen moved last month to a 5,800-square-foot house in Stony Point with their twin girls, 8, and 5- and 3-year-old sons.] I never thought I would want or need a house this large, ... But we wanted more space for the kids, and this proved to be doable for us. Now that we have it, it is everything we imagined and more.

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This is a great triumph. Our chances of playing the World Championship grew today (Saturday).

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I never thought I would want or need a house this large. But we wanted more space for the kids, and this proved to be doable for us. Now that we have it, it is everything we imagined and more.

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[I] just want to see my name in the lineup every day. That's my dream.

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I'll trust you to hold (my daughter's) Sweet Fifteen for me and walk her down the isle (sic) for me someday on her wedding day. That's all I'll ask of you bro, I've always been a burden to you ... I'll trouble you no more after this ...

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It is technically a Colonial, but not the type of Colonial you may imagine. It is very open inside.

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I was so stressed. Every at-bat's been like the World Series for me.

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