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Cincinnati Reds still 'showing interest' in free agent slugger
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Castellanos becomes the first player in MLB history to hit
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Nick Castellanos set to reject Reds qualifying offer (report)
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Nick Castellanos leaves $34M from Reds on table, opts out of deal
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Nick Castellanos exercises opt-out clause in deal with Cincinnati
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Nick Castellanos set to reject Reds qualifying offer (report)
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What's the feeling on the Reds signing of Nick Castellanos
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Nick Castellanos opts against opting-out of Cincinnati Reds
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Why the Marlins don't want to bring Nick Castellanos home - Fish
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Reds Sign Free Agent Castellanos; Agrees To 4-Year Contract
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MLB free agency: Nick Castellanos opts out of Cincinnati Reds contract