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Rocco Baldelli announced that he has a mitochondrial metabolic abnormality during a press conference on Wednesday.

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You should try one more time to feel the sadness of an athlete who cannot bear up to his profession. Because, most of all, this time it feels as if we are nearing the end of the story. | Baldelli's prognosis unclear

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Setting a national record -- topping all U.S.-born coaches with his 235th NHL victory -- doesn't seem to be the highest priority on coach John Tortorella's list.

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