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Athletics 2014 season review: Jon Lester, the ringer who wasn't
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Oakland Athletics land prized pitcher Jeff Samardzija, MLB
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Tale of the tape: How Giants, Cubs match up in their NL Division
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Giants' Jeff Samardzija completes a rejuvenating spring with nice
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MLB free agent tracker: Dodgers re-sign 2B Kendrick
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Athletics 2014 season review: Appreciating Yoenis Cespedes
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