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Most anticipated debuts in baseball history
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Why was Wander Franco playing third base for Rays?
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Rays shortstop Wander Franco leaves in first inning
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For young Rays such as Wander Franco, it's a big step to big
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Rays' Wander Franco pulled off rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham
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Gammons: Baseball's rising Latino stars could usher in an exciting
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Rays rookie shortstop Wander Franco likely heading to IL after
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Amid a world of change, Rays' Wander Franco stays focused, driven
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Shortstop Wander Franco Feels Good, Happy to Be Back With Rays
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Taylor Walls Has the Glove the Tampa Bay Rays Need at Shortstop in