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From Anne Roger’s article with :
“The Braves acquired him on Monday for cash after the Rangers designated him for assignment; the Royals did have a chance to acquire him then, but they passed on that opportunity.”
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And just the vibe it gives a fan base that is already skeptical about helping you pay for a new stadium. You’d rather trade a fan fave utility infielder than drop cheap cash for… just a guy…