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Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave by MLB as investigations continue into his alleged relationships with underage girls
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The Dodgers Model or the Rays Model - by Roger Munter
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Rays reportedly make big contract offer to Wander Franco
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What's The Next Step For Rays Regarding Franco?
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Wander Franco deal takeaways for Rays
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Scherzer, other latest $100M contracts not on All-Star teams
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Wander Franco's deal with the Rays could be worth up to $223-million
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Where the Wander Franco situation stands - The Athletic
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Why Rays, Wander Franco decided to do the record $200 million deal
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Wander Franco, Tampa Bay Rays both get what they want in $182 million deal - ESPN
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Rays vs. Yankees Player Props: Wander Franco – July 31
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Wander Franco is über talented and über rich. What he wants: MLB's ultimate prize
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Wander Franco extends his on-base streak to 41 games : r/baseball
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Rays finalize $200 million-plus deal with Wander Franco