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Nicco Blank. Photo courtesy of Columbia Fireflies

 Photo courtesy of Columbia Fireflies

Sabino High and UA gradΒ Mike Meyer, a pitcher in the St. Louis Cardinals chain after his Pac-10 days, is now the head coach of the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association. Last week he signed ex-Catalina High state championship pitcherΒ Nicco Blank, who previously pitched in the Mets organization. Meyer has been coaching in the minor leagues since retiring from baseball eight years ago.Β 

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