Dodgers Have 34 Minor League Free Agents
Baseball America has released the full list of 536 minor league free agents, including an MLB-leading 34 from the Dodgers.
Included among the Dodgers' minor league free agents are once heralded and oft-injured pitcher Greg Miller, the Ragin' Cajun Danny Ardoin, and Korean veteran pitcher Hyang-Nam Choi, who struck out 12 batters per nine innings with Albuqerque in 2009. Choi will be 39 in 2010.
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Some old friends among the MiLB FA
Joel “The Destroyer” Guzman
Antonio Perez
Brian Myrow
Victor Diaz
Jolbert Cabrera
Travis “Sweeney Bait” Denker
John Lindsey
Reggie Abercrombie
Eric Kanaby
Eric Hull
Mike Koplove
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 1:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Also
Vinny Rottino, the player acquired from the Brewers for Cluadio Vargas (really, just to clear a 40-man spot at the time), is among the Dodgers’ minor league FA as well
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 1:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
From Eric’s comment in the other thread:
“… including CanuckDodger would-be-40-man Francisco Felix”. Hmmmmm.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers can still sign Felix to a split contract, then purchase it by Friday.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 1:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My bad
They wouldn’t have to “purchase” the contract by Friday…just re-sign him and add him to the 40-man by then
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 1:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If any team was actually eyeing him as a potential Rule 5 draftee, isn’t it better to simply sign him now to a split contract themselves. That’s commits him to their 40-man, but not the 25-man.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He is not eligible for the Rule 5 draft anymore
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I understand that. But if a team had expected to draft him from the Dodgers, that team can simply sign him now and also not suffer the roster restrictions of rule 5. If Canuck Dodger is right about him, someone will sign him soon.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Please clarify
Is Felix contractually obligated to accept a split contract from the Dodgers? Or can he sign with anyone?
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t point to any facts, but I can’t imagine what else “free agent” can mean.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He is free to sign with any team, as are all 536 minor league FA
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Do they have to be signed to split contracts, or can it be simply a minor-league contract?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it can be a minor league deal, but would be after Friday. Actually I wonder if he would be subject to the Rule 5 draft anyway if he signed a minor league deal in the next 3 days (don’t know)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The list of Dodgers, just for ease of reference
Los Angeles Dodgers (34)
RHP: Carlos Alvarado (AAA), Kendy Batista (AA), Henry Bonilla (AAA), Travis Chick (AA), Hyang-Nam Choi (AAA), Tim Corcoran (AAA), Nick DeBarr (AAA), Joselo Diaz (AAA), J.D. Durbin (AAA), Francisco Felix (AAA), Harvey Garcia (AA), Dwayne Pollok (AAA), Jordan Pratt (Lo A), Zach Schreiber (AA), Scott Strickland (AAA)
LHP: Marlon Arias+ (AAA), Greg Miller (Hi A), Erick Threets (AAA), Joe Torres (Hi A)
C: Danny Ardoin+ (AAA), J.D. Closser (AAA), Gabriel Gutierrez (AA), Mike Rose (AAA)
1B: Brett Harper (AAA), Gaby Martinez (AA), Vinny Rottino (AA)
2B: Sergio Garcia (AAA), Juan Gonzalez (AA), Luis Maza (AAA), Ramon Nivar (AA)
3B: Hector Luna (AAA)
OF: Dee Brown (AAA), Andres Perez (Hi A), James Tomlin (AA)
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 1:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I really wanted to see Choi last year.
by delias man on Nov 17, 2009 1:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Me too, if only so I could see the rarity of Silverwidow rooting for someone older than 27 :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
silverwidow is a fan of Japanese players. :)
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Duh, but he’s NOT Japanese. What was I thinking??
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Many Dodgers fans have longed to see a Choi play (more), but are left disappointed.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Dodgers to tee up Sergio Garcia”
by Julio Nievas on Nov 17, 2009 2:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hector Luna?! Not Hector Luna!
Not the hummer!
{cue Warner Bros cartoon music score}
The commenter formerly known as "Dashiell".
by underdog on Nov 17, 2009 1:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Felix will make the roster afterall
DeJesus, Robinson, Guerra, Van Slyke, Jansen (95 mph!) are your entrants!
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 1:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A quicker way they could've summed up this move
“Dodgers’ Filler filed for free agency”
The commenter formerly known as "Dashiell".
by underdog on Nov 17, 2009 1:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
or “Au Revoir Ardoin”
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
or it could be the setup to a joke, “How do you remove a Pollok from your organization?”
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Dodgers Only Prefer Joe Torre in Singular Form”
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Dodgers Show Dee Brown De Door”
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
funnier if you include Nick DeBarr as well
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Where The Threets Have No Game”
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Winner!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad, I wanted to be able to write “EricK Threets” some day.
If Erick and his two brothers became storm chasers and were sucked up by a tornado, would they be three Threets to the wind?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Jordan Pratt Falls to Free Agency”
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“After Unsatisfying Relationship, Dodgers Kick Chick to the Curb”
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I want to make a reference to “Chick a Boom” here, but I can’t quite make it work.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Felix Adds Job Application to his Bag of Tricks”
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Felix Hits Rock Bottom”
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
not quite the same transaction, but close enough to use “Harper Valley DFA”
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Beats my idea of
“Dodger move Closser to freedom.”
The commenter formerly known as "Dashiell".
by underdog on Nov 17, 2009 2:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and to think all this time I’ve been trying to connect J.D. with Kyra Sedgwick! :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Tomlin Learns of Release via The Phone Company”
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Dodgers Roster to Never Say Nivar”
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Dodgers release Harvey Garcia; KCAL 9 10 P.M. Newscast Decimated”
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent
We lose one of our nation’s most respected journalists.
This game has been fun!
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:27 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
“The Fat Lady Sings For Marlon Arias”
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Batista won’t get star bucks from Dodgers.”
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:28 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Woops
“Dodgers to tee up Sergio Garcia”
by Julio Nievas on Nov 17, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard the Dodgers addressed his contract status forever.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No wonder the Dodger farm ranks so low these days
There are some shining stars, but apparently the Dodgers minor leagues also led the major is detritus as well.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Why Tommy Lasorda is awesome
he is on Twitter, and it is a verified account. He posted a picture of him speaking at an LA Times luncheon at Dodger Stadium, with this great caption:
I just spoke at a luncheon hosted by the LA Times, which means I’ve done more for the Times in one hour than Plaschke has all year
Awesome
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I LOLed at that one
Who’s Tommy’s writer?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just about to post that one!
I guess that’s a reference to a nice, clean butcher shop chicken rather than some dirty, skanky bird from a random backyard “ranch”. But who knows?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Lasorda is the gift that keeps on giving
This pic itself is hilarious, but the caption takes it to another level:
I’m in Murrieta for the opening of a NC Three Sportsclub. I have no idea where Murrietta is, but I’m here
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This one is great,
I am from Murrieta :(
And it looks like he is getting ready for a throw down with Bevacqua.
by uclatroy on Nov 17, 2009 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If Tommy throws down Kurt from a fucking boat, does Bevacqua hit fucking water?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or simply well-plucked.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I got 24 hits on a google search for “cleaner than a Safeway chicken” (in quotes). One was for a story within a book published in 2006. One from some website purportedly written in 2001. Thirteen were directly related to the tweet. No clues to an origin though.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
probably Colin Gunderson (his assistant).
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine Gunderson posts the tweets but that Tommy actually says most of that stuff.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
One for Bob Timmermann
Frank Robinson is a Hall of Famer, and a great guy, but he couldn’t have hit my curveball. And it’s good to see him at Dodger Stadium
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like this one too:
I don’t always eat cheesesteaks, but when I do, I eat at Geno’s. Stay hungry my friends.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 2:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stay hungry?? LOL.
Oh, and I have no idea what the point of the below post is either. :)
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 3:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Any fan of “Winds of Change” is an official friend of True Blue LA!!
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 3:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I follow the Moskva, down to Gorky Park…
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 2:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
From Dylan Hernandez
http://twitter.com/dylanohernandez/status/5809331148
Dodgers have inquired about Mark DeRosa and John Smoltz, according to their agent, Keith Grunewald
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 3:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa is a definite “Ned Guy.” I wouldn’t be opposed to the signing if the terms were short.
Smoltz probably isn’t interested in coming here.
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa parlayed one decent semi full-time season of 108 OPS+ into a 3-year, $13m contract for his age 32-34 seasons.
Over the last three seasons, he has played more, and put up a 106 OPS+. Factor in a different market, plus his advanced age, and I don’t think he gets a bigger contract this time around. Probably something like 2/$7m or something, which wouldn’t necessarily be the worst thing in the world (even though he’s not the best fielder at either 2B & 3B).
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 3:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we will sign DeRosa, Pedro (1 yr, 6M base with escalators that would bring it to 10M), Carroll, and a veteran backup catcher.
Sound good?
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 3:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I would support that plan, although I don’t think the Dodgers would guarantee $6m to Pedro.
I think Wolf gets re-signed eventually
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 3:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wolf is argubly the 2nd or 3rd best FA starting pitcher on the market.
He’ll get his money.
by Tripon on Nov 17, 2009 3:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mark DeRosa is a worse performing Casey Blake.
by Tripon on Nov 17, 2009 3:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Ned likes him. I doubt he gives the job to DeWitt and Belliard probably isn’t an everyday player.
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 3:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I look at it as ’how many grinders and gamers does a team really need?" ;)
by Tripon on Nov 17, 2009 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
John Hart recommends 25 at any one time.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 3:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ned’s “gamer” infield:
1B: Eyechart
2B: DeRosa
SS: Vizquel
3B: Blake
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 3:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
already re-signed to an extension through 2011 with Seattle! :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Presumably he would be at 2B though, most of the time. I fear for the defense though.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Now that I think about it, I’m not enamored of a 35-year old journeyman as our starting 2B. Blech.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 3:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, one that only played 2 innings at 2B in 2009
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 3:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
his best role would be “better Mark Loretta” :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stats don’t matter for Loretta. All that matters is October 8, 2009 at about 6:00 P.M.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
plus DeRosa had that awful throw (aka worse than Utley in the NLCS) in the NLDS Game 1.
DeRosa’s 2010 role is to go to a team that the Dodgers will sweep in the NLDS. Again.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Phillies have an opening at 3B.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 3:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He has Phillies written all over him.
by LA Taco on Nov 17, 2009 3:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
while that was sweet...and I was there and loved it and thought at the time it would propel us a long way
it is time to move on towards 2010 and ML’s stats from 2009 309/276/585 (OPS+ of 60) at age 37 cry out for a younger less expensive upgrade.
by MammothDodger on Nov 17, 2009 10:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, what I really meant was given that the Dodgers led the NL in wins anyway, it was worth putting up with Loretta’s suckitude in 2009 for that one moment in NLDS Game 2. Definitely need a better option for 2010. I wonder if DeRosa is ready to accept being the full-time bench guy.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 18, 2009 12:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
not a fan either. The 2B options are pretty thin all around. Who would you like best? DeRosa is too expensive for a bench bat but ideally he’d be good in that role.
by LA Taco on Nov 17, 2009 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno.
Given the Dodgers’ history when in need of a 2B, Ned will trade for one in exchange for Withrow.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 3:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope not. I think I’d rather just see DeWitt at 2B and put the money into pitching/bench and keep Withrow at al.
by LA Taco on Nov 17, 2009 3:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Given the Dodgers’ history when in need of a 2B, Ned will trade for one in exchange for Withrow.
How dare you! :)
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
we all know Withrow will be traded for Halladay instead :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Straight up, with Toronto paying all of Halladay’s 2010 salary? Sure! :)
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was comparing him obliquely to Pedro, you should be happy!
by LA Taco on Nov 17, 2009 3:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True dat!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was aiming right for you with that one!
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
also, add in a LHB off the bench too.
I guess DeWitt could fill that role, but just how many 2B/3B types will we have on the roster?!? :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 3:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
at least he can play both 2b and 3b and can hit better than other options at those two positions. Blake is getting older and more time off should be expected.
Although I think there’s another, cheaper guy who can play both positions as well :)
by LA Taco on Nov 17, 2009 3:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Old friend Scott Radinsky
is Manny Acta’s new pitching coach in Cleveland.
http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2009/11/cleveland_indians_name_scott_r.html
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 4:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is one of the best TBLA threads ever
it will be part of the TBLA award banquet to be held at the Nokia with Tommy Lasorda being the MOC.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Nov 17, 2009 4:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Saw the following on the LA Times Sports letters page. Sounds like a pretty good idea.
My 11-year-old son Jacob just told me what he wants for the holidays this year. He asked me for about 100 blank DVDs. “What in the world are you planning to do with them,” I asked. “I want to record every televised game Vin Scully calls next season and keep them forever,” he said.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 4:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I hope he gets express written consent of the Dodgers or MLB :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 4:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
as opposed to the implied, oral consent.
by LA Taco on Nov 17, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I recommend Taiyo Yuden from supermediastore.com
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Before I got to the web address, I thought Taiyo Yuden was going to be some young, hot pitching prospect from Mongolia or some such place.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 5:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I see Bryan Myrow
Is tearing up DR right now. Amazing he is 33 now. I’ll never forget his Dodger days.
by delias man on Nov 17, 2009 5:51 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
His name was the reason I found this list. Ben Badler of Baseball America retweeted the link from BA, commenting on how he would snatch up Brian Myrow if he ran an MLB club. My “Old Friend” alert went off. :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was watching today’s game. Lima was not looking sharp. Saw myrow bat and got nostalgic.
by delias man on Nov 17, 2009 7:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
More DeRosa news
Todd Zolecki, Phillies beat writer for MLB.com, reported this:
“Mark underwent successful surgery on his left wrist,” Dr. Gary Lourie said in a statement released late last month. “The procedure was completed with no complications, and I expect Mark to resume full baseball activities well before baseball season begins.”
Do we go to the well with another 2B with wrist issues? Especially one who only played 2 innings at the position in 2009?
by Eric Stephen on Nov 17, 2009 7:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Who keeps giving Ned credit for being smart?
by delias man on Nov 17, 2009 8:00 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Rotoworld is predicting we sign...
Wait for it….
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Placido Polanco! 2 yrs/12M
Ridiculous.
by silverwidow on Nov 17, 2009 8:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And forfeiting the draft pick saves hundreds of thousands of dollars to boot.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 17, 2009 8:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit is under cost cutting moves themselves. They didn’t offer arbitration to Edgar Renteria last year, and they probably won’t for Polanco.
by Tripon on Nov 17, 2009 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting point. Part of why speculation now is wild by definition. Guess we have to wait until the deadline to offer arb passes.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
by David Young on Nov 18, 2009 12:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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