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-Aaron Civale, Guardians<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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-Matt Festa, Mariners<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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-Matthew Liberatore, Cardinals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Tim Locastro, Yankees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Ron Marinaccio, Yankees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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-Joe Musgrove, Padres (on mother’s side)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Simon Muzziotti, Phillies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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-Lou Trivino, Yankees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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-James Camilli, Phillies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Francisco Cervelli, Padres<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Steve Cilladi, Dodgers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Sal Fasano, Braves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Dan Firova, Astros<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Matt Quatraro, Rays<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Dave Racaniello, Mets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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