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Scott Kazmir impresses Indians in comeback

Cleveland Indians pitcher Scott Kazmir throws during spring

Photo credit: AP

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Incredibly, Scott Kazmir is only 29.

Out of baseball last season after a dizzying fall from pitching stardom, Kazmir has returned to the majors this season, or at least a major-league camp, with an invite from the Indians.

The Mets selected Kazmir with the 15th overall pick in the 2002 draft, then traded him to the Rays for Victor Zambrano in one of the worst deals...

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