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Dansby Swanson's First Day as a Chicago Cub
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What happened to Javy? Báez faces ex-Cubs teammates with his magic diminished - The Athletic
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Dansby Swanson tells powerful story how late grandfather influenced decision to join Cubs
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MLB Twitter reacts to emotional story of why Dansby Swanson chose the Chicago Cubs: He made it through without crying, doesn't mean all of us did
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Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson connection Chicago - CBS Chicago
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Dansby Swanson is gradually implementing his vision for Cubs: 'I see certain things' - The Athletic
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Dansby Swanson Contract
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Dansby Swanson 'made every effort' to stay in Atlanta : r/Braves
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Dansby Swanson's reasons for signing with the Cubs includes inspiration from his late grandfather
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Dansby Swanson excited to see wife Mallory Pugh's NWSL games