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Former Mariners ace Felix Hernandez decides not to play in 2020
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Giants' Buster Posey latest MLB star to opt out of 2020 season - Athletics Nation
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Buster Posey skipping MLB season for his babies is a huge sacrifice
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Posey out for 2020 as MLB teams deal with churning rosters
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The San Francisco Giants are the Red Sox of the West, exceeding all expectations - The Boston Globe
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Giants' Buster Posey Won't Play in 2020 MLB Season Due to Twin Newborns' Health amid Coronavirus
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Coronavirus: Athletes who are opting out of playing in 2020 season
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Giants star catcher Posey out this year over virus concerns
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AP sources: About 10 MLB umpires opt out over virus concerns
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Buster Posey sets record with Giants, catches 1,000th game
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AP sources: Several MLB umpires opt out over COVID-19 concerns
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Buster Posey's retirement could cost Giants in free agency, Duane Kuiper says – NBC Sports Bay Area & California