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Dansby Swanson advocated for the Cubs not to sell at the trade deadline – NBC Sports Chicago
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Cubs view Dansby Swanson as most realistic shortstop target
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Chicago Cubs hit 4 home runs — 2 by Dansby Swanson — in a 7-3 victory over the White Sox in the City Series
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Dansby Swanson signing: With shiny new shortstop, Cubs should get very aggressive in winnable NL Central
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Yeah, Dansby Swanson REALLY Did Not Want the Cubs to Sell at the Deadline - Bleacher Nation
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Dansby Swanson wasn't easily sold on Cubs
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Cubs Sign Dansby Swanson - MLB Trade Rumors
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At first, Dansby Swanson wasn't sure if the Cubs were the right fit
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Cubs' Dansby Swanson becomes face of Chicago franchise with $177M deal
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Column: Signing Dansby Swanson a big step for Chicago Cubs
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Shortstop Dansby Swanson signing with Cubs in 7-year, $177M deal
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Chicago Cubs: Swanson is Getting Into the Swing of Things
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Cubs' Dansby Swanson Signing Pries Open a New Contention Window - Sports Illustrated
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The Atlanta Braves Can't Afford To Lose Gold Glove Shortstop Dansby Swanson
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The Dansby Swanson effect is a real thing for a Cubs team clinging to a playoff spot - The Athletic