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Michael Jordan and baseball should have made sense together - Sports Illustrated
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Michael Jordan had an offer to play in the big leagues before he signed with the White Sox
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Michael Jordan Was Lighting It Up In The White Sox Minor League System - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Blue Jays historical performance review: Grading former GM J.P. Ricciardi - The Athletic
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The most hyped prospect ever for all 30 MLB teams - ESPN
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Oakland Athletics offered Michael Jordan major-league baseball contract - NBC Sports
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Potent quotables over the years
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Michael Jordan Was Lighting It Up In The White Sox Minor League System - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Daily Cover: Michael Jordan Was On His Way To An MLB Roster Spot
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Jordan could have played major league baseball -- with Oakland A's
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The most hyped prospect ever for all 30 MLB teams - ESPN
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