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Another Crosstown Swap, Kimbrel To White Sox For Madrigal
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White Sox acquire closer Craig Kimbrel from Cubs
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Former White Sox first round pick struggling with Cubs
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Chicago Cubs include Craig Kimbrel in trade spree
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All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel traded to Chicago White Sox
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White Sox: Craig Kimbrel snubbed from Dodgers playoff roster
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White Sox get closer Kimbrel from Cubs for Madrigal, Heuer
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White Sox pick up Craig Kimbrel's $16 million option
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Dodgers acquire eight-time All-Star, active saves leader Craig
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Quicklinks: Nick Madrigal traded, Jade Carey, Ethan Thompson
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Former Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel has been traded to the Dodgers