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MLB rumors: Dansby Swanson wasn't always sure Cubs were the right fit
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Dansby Swanson advocated for the Cubs not to sell at the trade deadline – NBC Sports Chicago
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With Dansby Swanson, Cubs Start to Rebuild - The New York Times
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With trade deadline in mind, Cubs need better June to avoid selling again
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This Sucks, But Dansby Swanson Has Been Terrible in the Clutch All Season - Cubs - North Side Baseball
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Seven years after World Series win, the Cubs, led by Dansby Swanson and a solid core, look relevant again
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Cubs Join the Party – Sign Dansby Swanson - NBC Sports
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Dansby Swanson strongly advocated for the Cubs not to sell at the trade deadline
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Then there was 1: What Dansby Swanson's free agency means for the Cubs' offseason - Chicago Sun-Times