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True Dough

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4. That part has been his choice.

Reply to chicoescuela (Reply #3)

Thu Jun 18, 2026, 09:38 PM

Jun 18

It is interesting. Some people say he's happier out of the spotlight of the big-market teams. Less pressure. To each his own, I guess. But there's no World Series ring coming his way if he stays put.

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That part has been his choice. True Dough Jun 18 #4

100% correct chicoescuela Jun 19 #6

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