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James McCann provided great value for the White Sox, but it was
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With James McCann signed, the Mets still need a backup catcher
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James McCann has 3 hits, drives in 5 runs against Mets
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Yankees Trade Brian McCann to the Astros - The New York Times
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James McCann has 3 hits, drives in 5 runs against Mets
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Mike's Mets: I'm a James McCann Fan Already
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Orioles get McCann, $19M from Mets for player to be named
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Rosenthal: Pete Alonso behind a Mets mystery; the Red Sox's
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Mets' James McCann not yet living up to $40 million contract
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What will it take NY Mets catcher James McCann to justify $40M deal?
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Mark Patton: Miracle McCann, Former New York Met, Takes Flight
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James McCann, Mets agree to deal