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With Dansby Swanson, Cubs Start to Rebuild - The New York Times
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The Cubs introduce their new $177 million shortstop, Dansby
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A Numbers Game: A look at how every Cubs player — and the manager
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MLB on FOX - The Chicago Cubs and Dansby Swanson are in
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Swanson signing a signal Cubs are back in business of winning games
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It was the right signing for us': Swanson's first season with the
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Dansby Swanson reasoning for leaving Braves for Cubs
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Dansby Swanson signs deal with Chicago Cubs
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Dansby Swanson, Cubs Teammates Essentially Bullied Front Office
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Dansby Swanson's availability for All-Star Game, Cubs' series vs
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Dansby Swanson wasn't easily sold on Cubs
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Sources - Cubs, Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year, $177M deal - ESPN
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At first, Dansby Swanson wasn't sure if the Cubs were the right fit