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The Dodgers make the most sense as a James Paxton trade target - Lookout Landing
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Mariners trade left-hander James Paxton to the Yankees for three prospects
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Teams spend $1.4B in 1 day, then MLB locks out players
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Are Padres in on Mariners Fire Sale?
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Mariners encouraged after Justus Sheffield's showdown vs James Paxton - Seattle Sports
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Mariners sign LHP James Paxton to Major League contract, by Mariners PR
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Mariners trade James Paxton to Yankees for Justus Sheffield, P Erik Swanson, OF Dom Thompson-Williams - Lookout Landing
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James Paxton From the Corner of Edgar & Dave
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Sources - Seattle Mariners, James Paxton agree to 1-year, $8.5 million deal - ESPN
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Mariners Acquire LHP Justus Sheffield from New York-AL in 4-Player Deal, by Mariners PR
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James Paxton (baseball) - Wikipedia
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James Paxton season-ending surgery