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Prospect Julio Rodriguez's talent, charisma can make a believer out
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Mariners' Julio Rodriguez could return Monday from back soreness
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Analysis: Why Julio Rodriguez deserves to go to the All-Star Game
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It's on': Mariners prospect Julio Rodríguez set to take on another
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Seattle Mariners, Julio Rodriguez finalize long-term extension - ESPN
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Julio Rodriguez will save the Mariners, end their playoff drought
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Mariners' Julio Rodriguez could return Monday from back soreness
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40 in 40: Julio Rodríguez and limitless joy - Lookout Landing
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Julio Rodriguez will save the Mariners, end their playoff drought
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40 in 40: Julio Rodríguez and limitless joy - Lookout Landing
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Julio Rodriguez, Mariners agree to 14-year contract worth at least
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Mariners' Julio Rodriguez to Have X-Rays on Hand Injury: 'Pray
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Making Julio Rodriguez a marketable star is 'not rocket science
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Julio Rodriguez isn't worried about the Seattle Mariners. Neither
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Analysis: Why Julio Rodriguez deserves to go to the All-Star Game