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Jacob deGrom bolts Mets for Rangers and $185M over 5 years
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Jacob deGrom leaves the New York Mets for the Texas Rangers
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Why isn't Jacob deGrom pitching in the 2021 All-Star Game? Mets ace gives reasons for absence
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Jacob deGrom Discusses Leaving the Mets for the Rangers - The New York Times
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Jacob deGrom sees Rangers' vision for future, not past - NBC Sports
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Jacob deGrom Declines to Sign Mets' New Contract in Protest, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Mets believe Jacob deGrom prefers to stay if contract is similar
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Jacob deGrom, 'a little nervous,' returns to mound, throws two innings in New York Mets' victory - ESPN
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Mets' Jacob deGrom says goodbye to Hall of Famer Bob Gibson's ERA record
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Mets' Jacob deGrom rumors: Deep-pocketed AL West contender out? Latest updates, buzz
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Jacob DeGrom Signs Five-Year Deal With Rangers - Metsmerized Online
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Texas Rangers sign ace Jacob deGrom to $185M, 5-year deal
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Mets Pull deGrom After One Inning in Loss to Phillies - The New York Times