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Cubs face 7 burning questions as MLB's Hot Stove League fires up – NBC Sports Chicago
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All-Star Reds OF Nick Castellanos opts out of contract
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Castellanos opts out of Reds contract to become free agent, report says
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Cincinnati Reds rumors: What happens if Nick Castellanos opts out
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Nick Castellanos has no good reason to opt out of his Reds contract this off-season - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Nick Castellanos exercises opt-out clause in deal with Cincinnati Reds to become free agent - ESPN
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Nick Castellanos To Exercise Opt-Out Clause - MLB Trade Rumors
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Reds Sign Nick Castellanos - MLB Trade Rumors
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Reds make qualifying offer to Nick Castellanos - Redleg Nation
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MLB's free-agent frenzy cools with big names off market