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Maddon leaves Tampa Bay Rays in sudden contract dispute (w/video)
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It's a mutual admiration society between Joe Maddon, Rays
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Joe Maddon thinks baseball can change for better during
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Rays manager Joe Maddon opts out of contract
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Joe Maddon exercises opt-out, won't return to Tampa Bay Rays - Newsday
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It's a mutual admiration society between Joe Maddon, Rays
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It's a mutual admiration society between Joe Maddon, Rays
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Joe Maddon uses opt-out clause, won't return to manage Tampa Bay
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Joe Maddon doing charity work, talking Rays, Cubs and more baseball
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Joe Maddon on big 2019 change with Cubs, Rays' need for a stadium
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Report: Joe Maddon Leaving Rays Immediately After Exercising Opt
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Maddon agrees to two-year extension
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