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• State of the Position, 2024: Designated Hitter and BenchPhoto by Rachel ODriscoll/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images Charlie Blackmon is most likely to be the primary DH, but might end up with a platoon behind him as the Rockies kick off their long-awaited rebuild. Though the front office would be loathe to admit it, the rebuild of the Colorado Rockies has begun at 20th and Blake. In 2024 the bench will perhaps look the most different from years pri...2024Check it out Charlie Blackmon rumors -
• Braves Organizational Depth Preview: First BaseBill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports A look at the organizational depth within the Atlanta Braves system. We’re in the middle of spring training now and while teams are starting to shape down their rosters down to the best 26 guys, prospects and bounceback players are doing their best to either make their respective teams out of the gate or set themselves up for potential promotions down the li...2024Check it out Atlanta Braves breaking news -
• A modest platoon proposal for the Colorado RockiesPhoto by Rachel ODriscoll/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images Colorado Rockies News and Notes for Tuesday, March 12, 2024 We’ve spent considerable time pondering the Colorado Rockies’ proposed “six-man platoon.” Last winter, Skyler Timmins provided a nice explanation: Black essentially pinpointed that he views first base, right field, and designated hitter as all intertwined. Specifically, it...2024See more articles Colorado Rockies news today -
• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024
Edward Cabrera, SP (MIA) Cabrera, who has looked very sharp this spring, is possibly facing an extended absence. The young right-hander was scratched from Sunday's start with shoulder tightness, and on Monday manager Skip Schumaker said Cabrera is going to get an MRI. Cabrera's spring performance (5 IP, 0 R, 5 K) had seemingly locked up a spot in the Marlins rotation, but results from the MRI coul...2024Check it out Edward Cabrera breaking news today
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• Rox: 7, Sox: BADStarter-not-starter Michael Kopech had himself another miserable spring outing. | Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Maybe the org is secretly doing us a favor not letting us watch? In a game that none of us could see or hear, probably for the better, the White Sox put on another indefatigable display of atrocious baseball. Unfortunately, I don’t foresee much of anything changing when the calendar...2024See more Michael Kopech headline news -
• 2024 MLB Season Preview: Milwaukee BrewersAs the Brewers look to re-tool in 2024, they will lean heavily on former Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins to solidify their offense. | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images With a new manager for the first time since 2015, the Milwaukee Brewers will attempt to finish above .500 or make the playoffs in 2024, as they have done each of the past seven seasons. It was an inauspicious start t...2024Check it out Milwaukee Brewers news and rumors
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• Braves Organizational Depth Preview: First Base
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• A modest platoon proposal for the Colorado Rockies
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 6The Hawk comes to Chicago | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Free of charge for the discerning reader. Andre Dawson comes to Chicago, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, ...2024Click for news about Andre Dawson injury status -
• Today in White Sox History: March 5On this day 117 years ago, the White Sox embarked on the first-ever spring training trip outside of the United States. | The Hammond Times The South Siders head WAY south 1907 The White Sox departed Chicago on the Sunset Limited train, en route to Mexico City for spring training — the first-ever spring training held outside of the United States. The traveling party for the defending World...2024See more White Sox -
• State of the Position, 2024: First BasePhoto by John E. Moore III/Getty Images Kris Bryant is projected to start at first every day, but those plans could still change One year ago, our State of the Position article for first base was titled “The Rockies Have A Traffic Jam at First Base.” Entering the 2023 season, the Colorado Rockies had C.J. Cron ready to man the position until he was either traded or departed via free agency...2024Visit the page Kris Bryant injuries -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Ted Simmons from MilwaukeeBraves Franchise History 1964 - Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen Jr. says he has a verbal commitment from a major league baseball club to move there if a stadium is ready by 1965. Funding for a $15 million stadium was approved the next day. 1986 - The Braves acquire catcher Ted Simmons from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for catcher Rick Cerone and a pair of minor league players. Simmons would appear ...2024See more articles Milwaukee Brewers injury report -
• Saturday Spring Training Game threadAnd so a week has passed It sure feels like more than a week has passed, hasn’t it? Specifically, I spent a lot of time noticing guys who hadn’t yet played, like Jordan Lyles who finally pitched on Thursday and Hunter Renfroe who still hasn’t played the field, but was the starting Designated Hitter on Friday. It felt like they hadn’t played in forever and their chances for breaking with the club ...2024Click for news about Jordan Lyles injury status -
• Shohei Ohtani Brought Outfield Glove to Dodgers Spring TrainingShohei Ohtani won’t be pitching this year for the Dodgers as he recovers from major offseason elbow surgery to repair a torn UCL. Does that mean he’ll be locked into the designated hitter spot, though? Following Ohtani’s Cactus League debut on Tuesday in which he hit a two-run home run, Ohtani told Japanese reporters that …...2024Click for news about Shohei Ohtani injury report
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"Blue Jays To Sign Justin Turner" - 2023
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"Why Aaron Boone Pulled Yankees Starter Gerrit Cole After Two Innings" - 2020
"Shin-Soo Choo Donates $1K To Each Rangers Minor Leaguer" - 2019
"White Sox reportedly in very serious pursuit of Edwin Encarnacion" - 2018
"A's reacquire Moss in 4-player deal with Royals" - 2017
"Twins in first place after Vargas' big night" - 2016
"Leon's big night backs Wright in Red Sox's win" - 2015
"WATCH: Big Papi and Gronk sing together in new commercial" - 2014
"David Ortiz Surprises Military Members with Tickets to 2014 World Series"
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Designated Hitter trade rumors, contract, salary rumors
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• State of the Position, 2024: Designated Hitter and Bench
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• A modest platoon proposal for the Colorado Rockies
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024
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• 2024 MLB Season Preview: Milwaukee Brewers
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Peter Moylan to a minor league dealDale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1948 - The Boston Braves acquire Eddie Stanky from the Brooklyn Dodgers in exchange for Bama Rowell and $60,000. 2015 - The Braves signed veteran reliever Peter Moylan to a minor league deal. He will appear in 22 games while logging a 3.48 ERA and a 2.84 FIP. MLB History 1884 - The roof of the Polo Grounds’ grandstand is damaged due t...2024Visit the page Eddie Stanky contract -
• Baseball history unpacked, March 6
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• 2024 MLB Season Preview: Pittsburgh PiratesPhoto by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images A weak division and expanded playoffs could make for an interesting season in Pittsburgh It’s generally not too much fun to be a Pirates fan, at least not if you care about winning baseball. The franchise dates all the way back to 1882 (which is the same year that Robert Ford assassinated Jesse James), and has made just 17 playoff appe...2024Check it out Pittsburgh Pirates salary rumors -
• Today in White Sox History: March 5
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• State of the Position, 2024: First Base
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Designated Hitter stats and results
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• Rays Reacts Survey: Who should be the Rays primary Designated Hitter for 2024?Jonathan Aranda (62) is congratulated after he scores a run | Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Tampa Bay Rays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey Check out DraftKings Sportsbook, t...2024Continue with Jonathan Aranda scores -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Peter Moylan to a minor league deal
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 6
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• Cubs vs. Royals at Surprise preview, Tuesday 3/5, 7:05 CTPhoto by Norm Hall/Getty Images It’s the Cubs’ first spring night game of 2024. Earlier today, Sara Sanchez did a deep dive into Cody Bellinger’s numbers. Bellinger will return to the Cubs lineup tomorrow in Mesa: Manager Craig Counsell announced Monday that the 2019 NL MVP will step in as designated hitter on Wednesday when the Cubs host the Angels at Sloan Park in Mesa at 3:05 p.m. ET/2:...2024See more articles Sara Sanchez stats -
• Royals Rumblings - News for March 4, 2024Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images What will the Royals outfield look like? Anne Rogers writes the Royals are hoping for an outfield battle. “There are some guys who are clearly going to be on the team,” general manager J.J. Picollo said. “I can’t see where we wouldn’t go with at least five outfielders. Trying to figure out who that fifth outfielder is going to be. Hopefully we leave...2024Visit the page Christian Petersen statistics -
• A few thoughts on the Cubs’ re-signing of Cody BellingerPhoto by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images It happened. First of all, a big thank you to Josh for writing up the news of the signing in the middle of the night while I was sleeping. The Daily Belli watch ended as Cubs Spring Training games began, but now we have actual contract terms for Cody Bellinger and the Cubs to discuss. Details from ESPN’s Jeff Passan: Bellinger, 28, has opt-outs after th...2024Continue with Cody Bellinger statistics -
• Royals Rumblings - News for February 22, 2024Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Spring Training games begin today! ICYMI, Eric Hosmer is hanging it up: “Really proud of Hoz’s career and everything he did for our organization,” general manager J.J. Picollo said. “His legacy is going to live forever as part of that world championship team, being one of the leaders. The big hits, the big moments that he had personally that affected our ...2024Continue with Spring Training -
• Wednesday Rockpile: Three questions heading into spring trainingPhoto by Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday February 14, 2024 Spring training officially gets underway in less than 24 hours as pitchers and catchers will convene in Arizona and Florida across MLB to begin work for the 2024 season. Less than a week later full team workouts begin with games following shortly after that. Spring is in the a...2024See more Kyle Cooper scores
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• Spring Training Game Thread #10: Milwaukee Brewers (3-6) @ San Francisco Giants (2-6)Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Jakob Junis makes his spring debut against former club After a day off, the Milwaukee Brewers take the diamond against the San Francisco Giants hoping to build some momentum as they play their 10th Spring Training game. The lineup has plenty of starters set to get some playing time against another National League squad with...2024Check it out Spring Training -
• BCB After Dark: Cooper or Smith?Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Garrett Cooper or Dominic Smith has a better chance of making the Opening Day roster; Welcome to another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We hope you’ve had a great day. Come on in and sit with us for a while. There are sti...2024See more Denis Poroy -
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• Outside The Confines: Elly De La Cruz demonstrates the dangers of spring trainingPhoto by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images Or, more specifically, parking in the wrong place. This week, wunderkind Elly De La Cruz managed to demonstrate why no one should drive a nice car to spring training games, when the chances of a wayward home run or foul ball might have a greater chance of destroying your windows. That very thing happened on Tuesday when a De La Cruz fou...2024Click for news about Hunter Greene -
• Trading Corbin Burnes was the right decisionPhoto by Stacy Revere/Getty Images After months of speculation, the Brewers made the right call and accepted a reasonable trade return for their ace The biggest domino in an eventful Brewers offseason fell Thursday night when Milwaukee dealt Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles for infielder Joey Ortiz, pitcher D.L. Hall, and the 34th overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft. Burnes entere...2024Read about Corbin Burnes -
• BCB 2024 top Cubs prospects list: 21 to 25Porter Hodge | Chloe Trofatter / USA TODAY NETWORK The countdown of the 25 best Cubs prospects starts with some promising arms and one really big bat. It’s that time of year again when we count down the BCB top 25 Cubs prospects for 2024. Every day this week I’ll reveal another five prospects until we get to numbers five through one on Friday. The Cubs system is especially deep and stron...2024Continue with Porter Hodge -
• 2024 Cubs Convention: Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins discuss baseball operationsJed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins outside Wrigley Field | Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The Cubs baseball operations brass had a morning session at CubsCon. Day two of the 2024 Cubs Convention kicked off with the baseball operations panel featuring Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and General Manager Carter Hawkins. Like last year, the panel...2024Visit the page Jed Hoyer -
• Cubs New Year’s resolutions, No. 1: Make big dealsCody Bellinger rounds the bases after a double at Wrigley Field in September | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Pitchers and catchers report in 40 days It’s January, and like many people I spend the first weeks of every New Year evaluating what went right in the previous year(s) before setting intentions for this year. I see no reason this practice should be limited to individual fitness...2024See more articles Cody Bellinger -
• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 156Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports A three-game sweep sets up a fight to the finish. As easy as one, two, three! Okay, well, it wasn’t easy. But, the Cubs took care of a woeful (on the road) Rockies team in business-like fashion. This season has been so many things that we don’t always see from the Cubs. I’ve talked about it several times regarding their ability to come off the mat and rebound...2023Read about Matt Marton -
• The Cubs lineups are not as effective as they could beMike Tauchman rounds the bases after a home run against the Mets | Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images A cautionary tale of handedness obsessions If you are reading Bleed Cubbie Blue you likely obsess about the Chicago Cubs. You are probably watching all of the games, reading Al’s game recaps, joining in on the game threads here and there, and, if you’re anything like me, waiting obsessiv...2023Check it out Mike Tauchman
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• David Ortiz Surprises Military Members with Tickets to 2014 World Series
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• WATCH: Big Papi and Gronk sing together in new commercial
The biggest hit of the summer this year comes from — David Ortiz and Rob Gronkowski? The dynamic duo sing a song together called “Sippin'” for a new Dunkin’ Donuts commercial, and the tune actually is strangely catchy. The music video also is pretty great, as the Boston Red Sox designated hitter and New England Patriots tight end hang by the pool and partake in all sorts of summer fun. Now, that’...2015Read about David Ortiz
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• Leon's big night backs Wright in Red Sox's win
Designated hitter David Ortiz was confined to the dugout and Dustin Pedroia left with a shin contusion but that didn't stop the Red Sox on Friday night, as Steven Wright lobbed a three-hitter and Sandy Leon drove in four runs in a 9-0 Interleague win over the Dodgers....2016Click for news about Red Sox
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• Harvey, Fielder named Comeback Players of the Year
The Rangers had high hopes for Prince Fielder after acquiring him from the Detroit Tigers prior to the 2014 season. But the designated hitter, who had missed just one game in the previous five seasons, had season-ending surgery on a herniated disc in his neck in May and played in just 42 games....2015Read about Prince Fielder
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• Harvey, Fielder named Comeback Players of the Year
The Rangers had high hopes for Prince Fielder after acquiring him from the Detroit Tigers prior to the 2014 season. But the designated hitter, who had missed just one game in the previous five seasons, had season-ending surgery on a herniated disc in his neck in May and played in just 42 games....2015Read about Prince Fielder
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• David Ortiz Says Dream Job Would Be Porn Star If He Weren't a Baseball Player
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• Duffy, Brown homer as Giants show off lively bats vs. Rangers
Third baseman Casey McGehee and first baseman Travis Ishikawa scored on triple by designated hitter Brandon Crawford off Tepesch to give the Giants an early 2-0 lead in the first. The Giants went on to win, 12-3....2015Read about Brandon Crawford
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• WATCH: David Ortiz clubs 500th career home run
The 500-home run club has gained a new member. Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz took Tampa Bay Rays starter Matt Moore deep in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game for the 500th homer of his illustrious career. He hit his 499th career home run in the first inning. Ortiz is the 27th major league hitter to reach the milestone and the first since Gary Sheffield did so on April 17, 2009 as...2015Click for news about David Ortiz
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Designated Hitter fantasy rankings and news
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024
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• The Cubs lineups are not as effective as they could be
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• DH or not, J.D. Martinez can be a fantasy star in Boston
J.D. Martinez has finally made his move, signing with the Red Sox and joining a team loaded with talented young outfielders. But even if Martinez winds up at designated hitter more often than not, Eric Karabell trusts in the slugger's fantasy value....2018Click for news about Red Sox
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• Melky Cabrera Signing Makes White Sox MLB Offseason's Most Improved
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• Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval Deals Tip of Iceberg for Latest Red Sox Reload
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• State of the Position, 2024: Designated Hitter and Bench
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• A modest platoon proposal for the Colorado Rockies
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024
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• Rox: 7, Sox: BAD
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• 2024 MLB Season Preview: Milwaukee Brewers
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• Cubs vs. Royals at Surprise preview, Tuesday 3/5, 7:05 CT
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• Spring Training Game Thread #10: Milwaukee Brewers (3-6) @ San Francisco Giants (2-6)
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• 2024 MLB Season Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates
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• Today in White Sox History: March 5
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• Rox: 7, Sox: BAD
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• 2024 MLB Season Preview: Milwaukee Brewers
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• Trading Corbin Burnes was the right decision
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• Today in White Sox History: January 23Omar Vizquel turned out to be incredibly unworthy of the No. 11 un-retired on his behalf. | Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images Chicago loses its most ridiculous 1B-DH 1928 Alfonso “Chico” Carrasquel was born in Caracas, Venezuela. A 21.3 WAR player over his decade in the majors, Chico made an immediate impact with the White Sox, finishing 12th in AL MVP voting as a rookie and in just his secon...2024Read about White Sox rumors -
• Royals Rumblings - News for January 2, 2024Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images Welcome to 2024! Jaylon Thompson tries to project the Royals’ starting lineup. The Royals have some decisions to make. Competition is expected at a few spots during spring training. Will they add another versatile left-handed bench bat? How will they fill their final bench spots? These questions will be answered before the season begins.... Also worth notin...2024See more Jaylon Thompson gossip -
• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 156
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• Marcell Ozuna has got to go
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images He’s gotten off to another slow start. He looks like he did in 2022, which is exactly how he looked to start 2021. This can’t keep going on if the Braves want to be as good as they can be. The Atlanta Braves are about to embark on a quick road trip that'll take them to Kansas City and San Diego, and they'll be hitting the road while c...2023See also Marcell Ozuna rumors
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• Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval Deals Tip of Iceberg for Latest Red Sox Reload
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• Pablo Sandoval's Clutch October Makes Him Prime Hot-Stove Commodity
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• Tim Hudson's 1st World Series Ring of 16-Year Career Rests on His Own Shoulder
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