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The Cubs did try to trade Addison Russell early in the offseason - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Reaching the Top, the Cubs and the Indians Are Poised to Stay There - The New York Times
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Addison Russell Chicago Cubs Signed Autograph Game Model Authentic Baseball Bat JSA Wintessed Certified at 's Sports Collectibles Store
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Cubs, Russell agree to one year, $3.2M deal
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Addison Russell Signed Chicago Cubs Pinstriped MLB Majestic Jersey (PSA COA)
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Cubs' send Addison Russell to Triple-A following the end of his domestic violence suspension
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Addison Russell knows he's in the right place with Chicago Cubs - ESPN
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5 Reasons To Believe The Chicago Cubs Can Repeat In 2017
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Tom Ricketts says Cubs kept Addison Russell to 'support' him - Sports Illustrated
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Chicago Cubs Addison Russell (YOUTH SIZE)T-shirt with Russell 22 on back side.