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Former Braves Top Prospect Released by Chicago
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Joc Pederson reached out to Cubs before deal
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Joc Pederson traded to Atlanta Braves by Chicago Cubs
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2021 MLB Trade Deadline Big Board: Ranking the Top 25 Trade
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Braves Acquire Joc Pederson From Cubs - MLB Trade Rumors
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Cubs TRADE Joc Pederson to the Braves
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Chicago Cubs trade Joc Pederson to Atlanta Braves for 1B prospect
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Joc Pederson traded to Braves
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Andrew Vaughn - Scouting Report: White Sox 1B Prospect : r/whitesox