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WINE, WOMEN, BEIGNETS, BASEBALL?
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THE FRENCH ARE TRYING TO MAKE A NAME FOR THEMSELVES ON THE DIAMOND

One of Europe's dark horses may be the French. What Frenchman Tony Parker has done for basketball in France, another Frenchman could do for baseball here.

The French claims about 12,000 participants, but its yet to take its game to the next level. The biggest challenge: lack of demonstrated hitting ability versus other European countries.
 

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FRENCH SCOLDING: ITS COACHING IS IMPROVING
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U.S. AND FRENCH COACHES MAKE UP THE NATIONAL TEAM STAFF

Former Texas Rangers pitcher Jeff Zimmerman played in France briefly, and the country's national academy trains ballplayers. French players demonstrate good fundamentals, but lack size and strength (see hitting). The country could prove to be a site for finding pitchers, but it needs more attention. An MLB exhibition series in Paris, or one the country's other large cities, would do wonders.

THE FRENCH PAUSE WITH THE ITALIANS FOR ANTHEMS
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THE FRENCH ARE OFTEN LOOKING TO UPSET ONE OF EUROPE'S LONG STANDING TOP DOGS

France's Elite League features eight teams, with traditionally the top clubs in and around Montpelier, Toulouse, Normandy and Paris.

ITALY, EUROPE'S NO. 2, BATTLE THE FRENCH
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THE FRENCH HOLD THEIR OWN DEFENSIVELY, BUT OFTEN CAN'T MUSTER ENOUGH OFFENSE

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