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Jake
Smolinski
Center Fielder
Birthdate
2/9/1989
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Rockford, IL
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Athletics keep OF Smolinski with 1-year deal
8Y
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A's OF Smolinski has right shoulder surgery
9Y
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Crisp activated, back with A's after neck injury
11Y
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Sunday's Top 5: Zack Greinke extends his scoreless streak
11Y
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A's bring up Smolinski, option Bassitt to Triple-A
11Y
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