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All-Star who hit most of his homers vs. Red Sox retires with AL
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Red Sox may regret passing on Jose Bautista - The Boston Globe
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Joey Bats joins Level of Excellence, but Cubs spoil Blue Jays
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Jose Bautista's time with Blue Jays coming to sharp conclusion
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The Cycle
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No bat flip this time from Jose Bautista as Blue Jays romp to 10-1
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Jose Bautista could be a decent find for the Mets - Amazin' Avenue
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After entering the Level of Excellence, José Bautista — and
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Jose Bautista officially retiring as member of Toronto Blue Jays
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Tommy Pham as the next Jose Bautista - Viva El Birdos
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Pride, confidence, swagger: The legend of Jose Bautista leaves an