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Braves 90-year-old scout: 'I'm going to do this until I die' (The Associated Press)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Tommy Giordano sits in a folding chair behind home plate at Champion Stadium, a stopwatch in his right hand, a lineup card in his lap, his eyes darting this way and that, always searching for the next great player, be it another Joe DiMaggio. Or Hank Aaron. Or Cal Ripken Jr.

He's seen 'em all. Heck, he once out-homered the Hammer.

At age 90, Giordano's mind is sharp, his passion for the game as strong as ever.

''I love what I'm doing,'' said Giordano, who is with the Atlanta Braves in spring training as a special assistant to the general manager.