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Brewers decline $15 million 2021 option on Ryan Braun
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Slugger Ryan Braun retires after 14-year career with Brewers
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Brewers decline $15M option on Braun
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Ryan Braun retires after 14 years with Brewers
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Ryan Braun returning to Brewers appears unlikely
Ryan Braun 'not currently interested in playing
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Ryan Braun becomes a free agent after Brewers decline mutual option
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Brewers' Ryan Braun announces retirement
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Ryan Braun thumb injury: Brewers outfielder having surgery on Thursday - Brew Crew Ball
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Ryan Braun Retires After 14-Year Career With Brewers – NBC 6 South Florida
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Milwaukee Brewers decline Ryan Braun's $15 million 2021 option - ESPN
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Brewers decline $15 million option on Braun as well as three other options