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Texas Rangers counting on former first-round pick to help with World Series push
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Texas Rangers counting on former first-round pick to help with World Series push

The Texas Rangers are hoping a former first-round pick will help them make a push to the World Series this season. NBC 5’s Pat Doney has more from spring training in Surprise, Arizona.

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