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If Cubs' Marcus Stroman Can Maintain His Strong Start, He Could Opt Out Of His Contract This Fall
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Marcus Stroman Says He Prefers Extension, Would Also Be 'Happy
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How Will the Twins Approach a Thin Free Agent Pitching Class
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Cubs In Serious Talks With Marcus Stroman - MLB Trade Rumors
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Marcus Stroman drops major update on contract extension
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Marcus Stroman Wants To Stay In Chicago, But Cubs Haven't Offered
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Blue Jays, other MLB teams setting sights on Marcus Stroman
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MLB Rumors: Marcus Stroman, Chicago Cubs agree to three year deal
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Marcus Stroman accepts $18.9 million qualifying offer from Mets
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Marcus Stroman opts not to pitch in All-Star Game
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Mets-Cubs postponed at Wrigley due to rainy weather
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The Chicago Cubs Have a Decision to Make on Marcus Stroman
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Marcus Stroman on Cubs Future: 'Why Would You Not Want to Be
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Cubs could face more dreary deadline drama with Stroman