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Wander Franco contract: Rays SS gets record-setting deal
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Dominican Republic prosecutor speaks on Wander Franco investigation
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Red Sox beat Rays in 11 innings despite stellar debut from Wander Franco
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Passan -- How Wander Franco became MLB's next can't-miss kid - ESPN
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