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• John Henry Discusses Payroll, Offseason, “False Narrative” Around Red Sox
Red Sox principal owner John Henry addressed several topics related to his team in e-mails with The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey and The Boston Sports Journal’s Sean McAdam, and in both Q&A responses, Henry pushed back against criticisms of the club’s offseason. “There’s been a false narrative that we somehow stopped spending — completely unsupported by…...2023
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• Red Sox Add Kyle Hudson To Coaching Staff
The Red Sox have hired Kyle Hudson to be their first base coach and outfield instructor, rounding out their major league coaching hires for 2023, according to Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal. Hudson, 36, joins Boston having spent the past three seasons with the Guardians, where he worked as an outfield instructor and…...2022
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• Bobby Dalbec Available In Trades, Rays Interested
The Red Sox are making Bobby Dalbec available in trade talks, according to Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal. McAdam adds that the Rays are one team that has expressed interest. Dalbec, 27, is coming off a down year in Boston where he hit just .215/.283/.369 with 12 home runs and ultimately found himself…...2022
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• Celtics’ Bill Russell City Edition jerseys will get fans hyped
Before Bill Russell passed away, he was apparently working with the Boston Celtics for a special City Edition jersey. While he would no longer be there to see it, the Beantown team will be unveiling the tribute uniforms during their opening night game for the 2022-23 season. John Karalis of the Boston Sports Journal reported […] The post Celtics’ Bill Russell City Edition jerseys will ...2022
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• Celtics’ Marcus Smart dealing with thumb injury, out vs. Raptors
The Boston Celtics are coming off a thrilling victory over the Detroit Pistons, but they sustained an injury to one of their key starters. According to Brian Robb of the Boston Sports Journal, Marcus Smart has been ruled out for Monday night’s game versus the Toronto Raptors due to a thumb injury. Celtics have ruled […] The post Celtics’ Marcus Smart dealing with thumb injury, ou...2021
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• Gordon Hayward thinks current nerve pain is related to 2017 broken leg
Gordon Hayward, who just can’t shake off the injury bug, believes that he is still feeling the effects of his serious injury two seasons ago. Speaking with the media on Tuesday, the Boston Celtics swingman told reporters that he is currently dealing with nerve pain in his left foot and pointed the finger at his fractured tibia and dislocated ankle from October of 2017. “I think it has everything t...2019
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• Al Horford wants to play until he's 40
Celtics big man Al Horford wants to play until he’s 40, Brian Robb of the Boston Sports Journal reports. That’s quite a lofty goal for a 12-year veteran big man who has already logged 775 regular-season and 111 postseason games in his career. Horford turns 33 in June. “For me, as long as I’m healthy and feel good, I would like to play until I’m 40,” Horford told Robb. “Why not? As long as I’m heal...2019
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• Red Sox Prospect Jason Groome To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Top Red Sox prospect Jason Groome will miss the remainder of the 2018 season and part of the 2019 campaign due to a UCL injury that will require Tommy John surgery, reports Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal. Groome, the 12th overall pick in the 2016 draft, will have the surgery either later this…...2018
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• Tension reportedly remains after meeting between Bill Belichick, Tom Brady
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft revealed earlier this week that he sat down for a meeting with Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, and he implied that it had something to do with the faces of the franchise clearing the air. While the sit-down may have helped, it does not sound like it was a cure-all.Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal reports that “things still aren’t completely settled” betwee...2018
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• Injury Notes: Sale, Pomeranz, Rodriguez, Gregerson, Lincecum, Hughes
Red Sox starter Chris Sale left today’s start after being struck by a comebacker off the bat of J.D. Davis. Chad Jennings of the Boston Herald was first to tweet that the club called it a hip contusion. Thankfully for fans in Boston, the X-rays on his hip came back negative (according to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe). For his part, Sale himself has said that he feels fine and that it “looked a...2018
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• News Blitz 2/21: Breaking down the roster

The start of the new league year is still several weeks away (March 14) but the Patriots and the other 31 NFL teams have been hard at work trying to analyze their rosters in an effort to prepare for 2018. MassLive.com is doing the same as they take a look at some positions where uncertainty exists on the Patriots roster. NBC Sports Boston takes a look at the wide receiver position and wonders what...2018
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• News Blitz 1/19: Brady's hand remains in focus

Tom Brady’s hand continues to dominate conversation around Sunday’s AFC Championship Game featuring the Patriots and visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. ESPN.com offers a report on his day at practice on Thursday, which included a glove on his injured throwing hand but no participation in the workout. The Boston Globe takes the temperature of the region and found some uneasiness among fans regarding Br...2018
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• Ask PFW: Patriots postseason ponderings

Hi guys Happy New Year!!! What are your thoughts that at the end of the season we lose Josh [McDaniels] & Matt [Patricia] to other teams? Also, as another year rolls in, what does the future hold in your mind? Specifically the end of the dynasty when Bill and Tom finally walk off into the sunset? Gary Waldron There certainly is a lot of interest this week with the Patriots coordinators. Reports i...2018
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• News Blitz 12/5: Gronk suspension fallout

The big news on Monday was Rob Gronkowski’s one-game suspension for his hit on Buffalo’s Tre’Davious White during Sunday’s win over the Bills. The tight end plans to appeal the suspension, but ESPN.com doesn’t believe Gronk’s absence will be a big deal as long as he’s available for the Steelers game. The Boston Globe says the appeal will be heard on Thursday. Dan Shaughnessy says there’s no defend...2017
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• Report: Friction between Brady, Belichick, Kraft not ‘hashed out’
The New England Patriots reportedly still have issues to work out related to an alleged rift between the big three of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft.According to a recent piece from Greg Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal, the purported issues negatively impacting the relationship between the Patriots quarterback, head coach and owner continue to fester. “According to multiple sources...2018
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• Red Sox Interested In Sugano, Odorizzi, Hill
After getting meager results from their rotation in 2020, the Red Sox continue to explore a wide range of options on the free agent market. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports that the Sox have interest in Jake Odorizzi and former Boston hurler Rich Hill, while Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal writes…...2020
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• Latest On Red Sox Managerial Search
The Red Sox won’t be interviewing Red Sox bench coach Matt Quatraro for their managerial vacancy. Per Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal, Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom cannot hire anyone from the Rays for a period of two years. The condition was put into Bloom’s contract when the Rays allowed him to be…...2020
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• Report: Patriots have zero intention of trading Julian Edelman
The New England Patriots are obviously rebuilding on offense after parting ways with Tom Brady, and there has been some speculation that Julian Edelman could be the next veteran player they decide to move forward without. According to one report, that is not going to happen. Tom E. Curran says he has been told by an NFL source that there is “not a chance in hell” the Patriots will trade or release...2020
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• Red Sox still shopping catchers, seeking rotation depth
As pitchers and catchers report, the Red Sox are still looking to swing some deals to tweak their personnel in those areas. According to Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal (subscription link), the organization is dangling its three backstops in trade talks while hoping to find rotation depth in return. It’s hardly surprising to hear that president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is lo...2019
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• Greg Holland has 'received five or six calls from teams' since release
Amid the whirlwind of rumors and action leading up to the trade deadline, one notable transaction may have flown under the radar. After being released by the Cardinals, Greg Holland (he of a 7.92 ERA and as many walks as strikeouts) is officially a free agent and can be signed by any team…if they think he’s worth a roster spot.Here’s the latest on the 2017 NL saves leader. According to agent Scott...2018
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• Rob Gronkowski committed to Pats despite unresolved contract negotiations
Rob Gronkowski is still operating on a contract he signed in 2012, slightly before he placed his name among the all-time tight end greats, but is committed to returning for a ninth season regardless. Reports of Patriots negotiations with Gronkowski on a revised 2018 deal emerged months ago, but nothing’s been resolved. That’s led some other executives around the conference to believe the Patriots ...2018
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• News Blitz 5/18: Danny Shelton ready to run

The Patriots continued their practice of making players available throughout the offseason and on Thursday it was David Andrews and Danny Shelton chatting with the media. The Boston Sports Journal offers three takeaways from the sessions. Shelton was asked about the team’s decision to not pick up his fifth-year option, meaning he would be a free agent at the end of 2018. ESPN.com says history has ...2018
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• News Blitz 5/17: Matt Light headed to Hall

The fans have spoken and Matt Light became the 27th member of the Patriots Hall of Fame. The Boston Herald takes a look at the long-time Patriots left tackle. NBC Sports Boston has more on Light’s induction. ESPN.com also has Light speaking about the Patriots current situation at left tackle and explaining why Nate Solder will be tough to replace. The Boston Herald has Light explaining why there’s...2018
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• News Blitz 5/15: Rookie trio checks in

The Patriots rookies just wrapped up their mini-camp in Foxborough but the class remains in town as work continues toward OTAs. On Tuesday, the team made three member of the draft class – Duke Dawson, Ja’Whaun Bentley and Christian Sam – available to the media. The Boston Globe says the three young defensive players are eager to learn. The Boston Herald focuses on linebackers Bentley and Sam, who ...2018
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• Red Sox Prospect Jason Groome To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Top Red Sox prospect Jason Groome will miss the remainder of the 2018 season and part of the 2019 campaign due to a UCL injury that will require Tommy John surgery, reports Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal. Groome, the 12th overall pick in the 2016 draft, will have the surgery either later this…...2018
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• Red Sox Interested In Sugano, Odorizzi, Hill
After getting meager results from their rotation in 2020, the Red Sox continue to explore a wide range of options on the free agent market. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports that the Sox have interest in Jake Odorizzi and former Boston hurler Rich Hill, while Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal writes…...2020
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• News Blitz 5/18: Danny Shelton ready to run
The Patriots continued their practice of making players available throughout the offseason and on Thursday it was David Andrews and Danny Shelton chatting with the media. The Boston Sports Journal offers three takeaways from the sessions. Shelton was asked about the team’s decision to not pick up his fifth-year option, meaning he would be a free agent at the end of 2018. ESPN.com says history has ...2018
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• News Blitz 1/19: Brady's hand remains in focus
Tom Brady’s hand continues to dominate conversation around Sunday’s AFC Championship Game featuring the Patriots and visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. ESPN.com offers a report on his day at practice on Thursday, which included a glove on his injured throwing hand but no participation in the workout. The Boston Globe takes the temperature of the region and found some uneasiness among fans regarding Br...2018
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• Ask PFW: Patriots postseason ponderings
Hi guys Happy New Year!!! What are your thoughts that at the end of the season we lose Josh [McDaniels] & Matt [Patricia] to other teams? Also, as another year rolls in, what does the future hold in your mind? Specifically the end of the dynasty when Bill and Tom finally walk off into the sunset? Gary Waldron There certainly is a lot of interest this week with the Patriots coordinators. Reports i...2018
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• News Blitz 10/13: Kraft's anthem explanation

The ongoing debate over NFL players protesting during the national anthem was tackled this week by the BBC, which aired a lengthy feature on the matter. In it, Patriots owner Robert Kraft is quoted extensively. NBC Sports Boston provides a synopsis of Kraft’s thoughts on the subject. “I personally feel it’s very important to respect our flag and our anthem,” he said in part, “but I also respect th...2017
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• News Blitz 10/2: Defense under fire

Through four games the Patriots are in a very unfamiliar spot at 2-2. That is particularly noteworthy considering that three of those four games were played at Gillette Stadium. The main problems have been with the defense, which has allowed a 300-yard passer in each game. Even pedestrian offense like Houston and Carolina the last two weeks have been able to rack up tons of yards and points agains...2017
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• News Blitz 5/15: Rookie trio checks in
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• View from Above: Should we consider 'Life After Gronk?'

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• News Blitz 2/20: Dealing with Gronk possibilities

One of the biggest offseason stories surrounding the Patriots is the possible retirement of Rob Gronkowski. The All-Pro tight end hinted at the possibility following the Super Bowl loss in Minnesota, and MassLive.com takes a look at how the Patriots might deal with such a significant loss. NBC Sports Boston says it’s a potentially sticky situation for the team, while WEEI.com says the Patriots nee...2018
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• Report: Josh McDaniels not assured he will succeed Bill Belichick as Patriots coach
The stunning decision Josh McDaniels made to back out of his agreement with the Colts has led many to believe he is closer than ever to becoming the head coach of the Patriots, but that may not necessarily be the case.Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal is reporting that McDaniels has received no assurances from the Patriots that he will be the head coach when Bill Belichick either retires or mov...2018
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• Tony Allen could be an option for Celtics?
After trading away two of their top perimeter defenders this summer in Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder, the Boston Celtics may be pursuing a familiar face. Celtics reporter Brian Robb of the Boston Sports Journal mentions First Team All-Defensive guard Tony Allen as a potential option for the team, noting that Boston has a guaranteed roster spot left and the veteran’s minimum to offer. The 35-year-o...2017
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• Red Sox To Designate Hansel Robles For Assignment
The Red Sox are designating reliever Hansel Robles for assignment, reports Sean McAdam of Boston Sports Journal. The move frees an active roster spot for pitching prospect Brayan Bello, who will be recalled to make his major league debut tomorrow against the Rays. Boston’s 40-man roster tally will drop to 39. More to come....2022
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• Red Sox Add Kyle Hudson To Coaching Staff
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• Bobby Dalbec Available In Trades, Rays Interested
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• Ask PFW: Patriots postseason ponderings
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• John Henry Discusses Payroll, Offseason, “False Narrative” Around Red Sox
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• Patriots to pursue Odell Beckham Jr. trade this offseason?
The New England Patriots are in desperate need of offensive playmakers heading into 2020, and they may need to get aggressive in pursuing one in order to convince Tom Brady to return. If the Pats look to make a trade for a star wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr. could be a name to watch. Greg A. Bedard of Boston Sports Journal recently published what he called a “realistic” projection of the Patriot...2020
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• Red Sox, Tyler Thornburg Avoid Arbitration
The Red Sox announced that they’ve avoided arbitration with right-hander Tyler Thornburg by agreeing to a one-year deal for the 2018 season. Terms of the contract weren’t disclosed, though Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal reports (via Twitter) that Thornburg will be paid $2.05MM. That matches the rate at which he was paid in…...2017
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• Market Chatter: Stanton, Colome, Minor, Cobb, Markakis
We heard somewhat varied reports yesterday on whether there was any real connection between the Red Sox and Marlins on Giancarlo Stanton. Today, there’s clear indication that the sides aren’t firmly engaged on the slugger: per Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal (subscription link), the teams have not engaged on the matter since the GM Meetings.…...2017
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• News Blitz 1/19: Brady's hand remains in focus
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• News Blitz 7/24: Camp set for kickoff
The official opening of training camp is still a few days away but members of the Patriots are already reporting to Gillette Stadium. Rookies, quarterbacks and players dealing with injuries generally arrive first and that was the case Monday morning in Foxborough. The rest of the team will be on hand shortly, and on Thursday we’ll get out first look at the entire team for the first official day of...2017
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• News Blitz 12/5: Gronk suspension fallout
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• News Blitz 10/13: Kraft's anthem explanation
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• Celtics’ Bill Russell City Edition jerseys will get fans hyped
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• News Blitz 10/2: Defense under fire
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• News Blitz 8/22: Tough roster decisions loom
The Patriots have turned their attention to Week 3 and a trip to Detroit to take on the Lions. While the team prepares to depart, several roster-related questions continue to draw attention. Despite a crowded backfield, the Boston Globe believes running back D.J. Foster is very much in the running for a spot. The same could be said of Devin Lucien, who is trying to squeeze his way into a very deep...2017
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• News Blitz 4/30: Dissecting the Draft

Everyone, it seems, has an opinion or some kind of reaction to how the Patriots drafted this past weekend. We’ll start with and ESPN blog post, which asks a question many followers of this team are asking: Did the Patriots do enough to help their defense? “There were trade opportunities to move up in the first round to pick a defender,” the article asserts, “but they elected to stay put and select...2018
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• News Blitz 4/11: Kraft on Gronkowski

Yesterday, it was Tom Brady, today, Rob Gronkowski. This Wednesday, the new sports site The Athletic offers Part II of its one-on-one interview with Robert Kraft, who is asked about the tight end’s uncertain football future. “It’s not even an issue for me,” Kraft insists, who expects Gronk to be in uniform this season. “I was impressed that he was coming [to Gillette this offseason] and doing what...2018
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• View from Above: Should we consider 'Life After Gronk?'
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• Tension reportedly remains after meeting between Bill Belichick, Tom Brady
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• News Blitz 2/22: Offseason improvements

Offseason improvements continue to be the theme of the offseason thus far and ESPN.com offers some suggestions for all 16 AFC teams. Along similar lines, MassLive.com has eight players who might be let go in order to create additional cap space. They also believe the Patriots would be taking a risk letting free agent running back Dion Lewis leave. Continuing with the offseason projections, NBC Spo...2018
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• Report: Harrison has 'reasonable chance' to return to Pats
Soon to be 40 years old, James Harrison is nearing the end of his NFL career, but he’s not ready to hang up the cleats just yet. In fact, Harrison wants to play for a couple more seasons. And there’s a chance he could do so wearing a New England Patriots jersey, according to a report.The Boston Sports Journal reported that there’s a “reasonable chance” Harrison returns to New England for the 2018 ...2018
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• News Blitz 1/19: Brady's hand remains in focus
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• Report: Trainer situation a ‘source of friction’ between Brady, Belichick
The situation between Tom Brady’s personal trainer and the New England Patriots coaching staff may not affect the way the team performs this season, but you have to wonder if it will become a bigger issue going forward.Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal did some further digging into the tension that exists between Alex Guerrero and Bill Belichick. What he learned is that Guerrero’s influence ove...2017
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• News Blitz 12/5: Gronk suspension fallout
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• Report: Patriots have zero intention of trading Julian Edelman
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• Report: Patriots consider Chargers their only real threat to sign Tom Brady
The New England Patriots know there is at least a chance Tom Brady could bid farewell to them and sign with another team this offseason, but apparently they are confident they are one of only two legitimate suitors for the 42-year-old quarterback. The Patriots believe the Los Angeles Chargers are the only real option for Brady outside of New England, according to Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journ...2020
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• News Blitz 3/30: 'Chances increasing' for a Gronk trade?

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