 Rice, the '78 AL MVP, clubbed 382 homers in 16 seasons. A Helping Of Rice
With no marquee names among players eligible for the first time, the Hall of Fame door is ajar for the likes of Jim Rice. On the Hall ballot for the 12th time, the former Red Sox slugger should finally gain entrance into Cooperstown, writes Sean McAdam. Story
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WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC 
The World Baseball Classic is only three months away. And we have plenty of questions: Who's playing? How will it affect spring training? What if players get hurt? And what's up with Cuba? Alan Schwarz answers some key questions about the inaugural 16-team international tournament. Story• Matsui decides not to play for Japan • Cuba offers to donate to Katrina aid • MLB applies for new Cuba permit VOICES  FROM THE TOP
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