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FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2018, file photo, Texas Rangers pitcher Mike Minor throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, in Oakland, Calif. The Rangers have a completely revamped starting rotation with lone returner Mike Minor and four pitchers who have had Tommy John surgery. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
AL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 08, 2019 09:48 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Ivan Nova delivers against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a baseball game, in Pittsburgh. Nova has been acquired by the Chicago White Sox from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league pitcher Yordi Rosario and international signing bonus pool allocation. The trade was announced at the baseball meetings in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
The Latest: Champion Red Sox not looking to cut top payroll

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