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Diamondbacks take Dansby Swanson with No. 1 overall pick
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Dansby Swanson humble despite $6.5M Diamondbacks bonus
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Vanderbilt SS Dansby Swanson 'perfect fit' for Arizona Diamondbacks
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Top MLB pick Swanson makes pro debut after injury
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D-backs minor-league report: Dansby Swanson hitless in debut
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MLB draft 2015: Diamondbacks draft Dansby Swanson first overall - MLB Daily Dish
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Diamondbacks draft Vandy shortstop Swanson with No. 1 pick
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SS Dansby Swanson, Cubs agree to a 7-year, $177 million deal
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MLB free agency: Shortstop Dansby Swanson finalizing seven-year, $177 million deal with Cubs, per reports
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Arizona Diamondbacks select Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson with number one overall pick