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Matt Carpenter forging new role after Nolan Arenado trade
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Matt Carpenter forging new role after Nolan Arenado trade
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Cardinals Extend Matt Carpenter - MLB Trade Rumors
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Yankees' Matt Carpenter a new player in return to St. Louis
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Harrison Bader has big Yankees plans after 'tough year' with Cardinals
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Cardinals rumors: Tampa Bay Rays have extensively scouted Flaherty and Montgomery
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Matt Carpenter Resurfaces with the Yankees
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