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Breaking Down Jacob deGrom's Texas Rangers Contract - Sports
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Jacob deGrom sees Rangers' vision for future, not past - NBC Sports
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Jacob deGrom, Mets begin uncertain offseason
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Signing Jacob deGrom Was a Mistake, but the Rangers Can Still Win
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Ranking Jacob deGrom's Potential Landing Spots amid Mets Opt-Out
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Mets plot path after Jacob deGrom departure
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Jacob DeGrom was great against Washington Nationals, but Max
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Jacob deGrom situation with Mets not getting any less complicated
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Jacob deGrom - Texas Rangers Starting Pitcher - ESPN
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Mets Pull deGrom After One Inning in Loss to Phillies - The New