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The Rays played reliever Jose Alvarado at first base as part of
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Rays spoil Giants' home opener
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Rays trade Jose Alvarado to Phillies in three-team deal
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Phillies, Jose Alvarado avoid arbitration
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José Alvarado traded to Phillies
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Adam 4th Ray in arbitration; Javier, Alvarado reach deals
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Jose Alvarado plays first base: Rays pull off strange shuffle