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Found July 17, 2012 on Fangraphs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Gary Sheffield,  Justin Upton,  Ryan Braun,  Matt Kemp,  Ken Rosenthal,  Adrian Peterson,  Trevor Hoffman,  Rich Rodriguez,  Stephen Drew,  Kirk Gibson
TEAMS: Arizona Diamondbacks,  Milwaukee Brewers,  Los Angeles Dodgers,  Minnesota Vikings,  San Diego Padres,  Cincinnati Reds
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Rumors have swirled around Justin Upton for some time now. The Diamondbacks are reportedly considering dealing the man once considered their franchise right fielder. Upton, then 23, was a major player in last season’s Most Valuable Player award race. His .289/.369/.529 line (good for a 140 wRC+) ...
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