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Rougned Odor has continued to flail fabulously. Will the Rangers give up on him in 2021?
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Rangers' Rougned Odor just did something no other MLB player has ever done in a 9-inning game
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Texas Rangers' Rougned Odor runs the bases during spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Stock Photo - Alamy
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Rougned Odor makes unique fashion statement on the field
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Texas Rangers' Rougned Odor throws during spring training baseball practice Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Stock Photo - Alamy
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Texas Rangers' Rougned Odor runs the bases during spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Stock Photo - Alamy
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