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Cubs Offer the Suspended Shortstop Addison Russell a 2019 Contract - The New York Times
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Former Cubs shortstop Addison Russell signs with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO
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Chicago Cubs cut ties with Addison Russell: Shortstop becomes free agent - Chicago Sun-Times
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Cubs, Russell agree to one year, $3.2M deal
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Addison Russell Fails to Earn New Contract with KBO's Kiwoom Heroes - Cubs Insider
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Mother of Addison Russell's daughter says Cubs star paid child support with quarters, dollar bills
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Suspended Cubs shortstop Addison Russell accused of neglecting his daughter by her mother
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The Cubs can't possibly keep Addison Russell, can they?
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Suspended Addison Russell gets 7-game stint with Iowa Cubs
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Cubs Offer the Suspended Shortstop Addison Russell a 2019 Contract - The New York Times
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Addison Russell - Wikipedia
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Suspended shortstop Russell offered 2019 contract by Cubs - ESPN