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Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out
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White Sox' Michael Kopech 'looks great and is excited to be back
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Michael Kopech again starts spring working back from injury, but
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Kopech Turns to Rubble
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Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out
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Making the rounds of former Red Sox players on the move
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White Sox flamethrower Kopech opts out of season
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Baseball players opting out of 2020 MLB season
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Sources: Meeting between Michael Kopech, White Sox laid out his