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MLB insider's explanation for Red Sox not signing José Abreu
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José Abreu homers in Astros' win over Guardians
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Jose Abreu heating up as Astros face Guardians
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Jose Abreu ate fake passport before U.S. arrival - Sports Illustrated
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José Abreu signs 3-year deal with Astros
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Houston Astros Sign Former MVP Jose Abreu to Three-Year Deal
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Why José Abreu signed with Astros over other free agency options
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MLB suspends Chicago's Tim Anderson 6 games, Cleveland's José
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José Abreu's story is more than eating a passport
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Reaction to Astros signing José Abreu