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Craig Kimbrel relishing historic year with Phillies after 2022 playoff disappointment
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MLB All-Star Game: Kenley Jansen on his fellow 400-save club member Craig Kimbrel: 'I want to see both of us reach 500′
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Kimbrel ready to pick up where Wagner left off - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Braves sign closer Craig Kimbrel to four-year, $42M contract - Sports Illustrated
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Phillies' Craig Kimbrel becomes 8th pitcher to reach 400 saves - ESPN
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Braves need to pounce on Kimbrel as soon as draft ends
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Craig Kimbrel 2013 Topps #46 - Atlanta Braves at 's Sports Collectibles Store
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Craig Kimbrel agrees to $42 million contract with Braves
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Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves agree to terms on four-year deal - ESPN
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Kimbrel, Hellickson chosen as MLB's top rookies