The top of the starting pitching market didn’t kick into gear until a little over a half an hour before the 5 p.m. CT deadline, with the Rangers acquiring right-hander Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks. Then deals fell into place in rapid succession. And the Cubs dropped out of the race for a frontline starter, which has been their most …
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