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Joc Pederson's Taken the Difficult Step
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Joc Pederson deal can't fix Braves, but at least they're still trying
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Joc Pederson delivers as Braves walk off Nationals - Battery Power
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Braves notes: Joc Pederson homers again, Ian Anderson pitches gem, Brian Snitker on Bobby Cox - The Athletic
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The Joc Pederson signing by the numbers - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Braves acquire Joc Pederson but will face difficult decisions before trade deadline - The Athletic
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Joc Pederson mimics Fernando Tatis Jr.
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Giants' Joc Pederson explains how he ended up getting time at first base – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Joc Pederson is never satisfied with his swing - Beyond the Box Score
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Bringing Joc Pederson back is part of 'Plan A.' He has to improve defensively to make it work. – KNBR
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Pederson, Arrieta lead Cubs to 3-1 win over Darvish, Padres
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Joc Pederson: Barry Bonds wouldn't take picture with me - Sports Illustrated
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With bounce in his step, Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson turns page - ESPN - Los Angeles - Dodgers Report- ESPN