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AP: Brewers decline $15 million 2021 option on Ryan Braun, Sports
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2014 Team Preview: The Milwaukee Brewers are your proverbial dark horse in the NL Central - Bless You Boys
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Ryan Braun Milwaukee Brewers
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Ryan Braun 'not currently interested in playing
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Ryan Braun becomes a free agent after Brewers decline mutual option
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Brewers decline option on ex-MVP Ryan Braun
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Ryan Braun: Player News - NBC Sports
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Great No. 8: Braun retires, Brewers celebrate legacy Wisconsin News - Bally Sports
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Braun retires with Brews legacy that includes MVP, drug ban – KGET 17
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Ryan Braun announces his retirement from baseball, Milwaukee Brewers News
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Braun retires after 16-year MLB career as Brewers HR leader - AS USA
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Former MVP Ryan Braun suspended for rest of season – The Times Herald
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Ryan Braun had short stint in minor leagues before a 14-year career
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Braun retires after 16-year MLB career as Brewers HR leader - AS USA
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Photos: Take a look back at Ryan Braun's storied career with the Milwaukee Brewers