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Houston Astros: Evan Gattis should get more playing time at catcher
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Evan Gattis hits two home runs, powers Astros
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Astros: Evan Gattis states he is done playing baseball
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Astros prepared to use Evan Gattis as primary designated hitter in 2018
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Evan Gattis - Houston Astros Catcher - ESPN
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Houston Astros: The Vagueness of Injury Reports on Evan Gattis
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Evan Gattis gets first spring start as catcher
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A True Astro, the Ultimate Underdog: Evan Gattis - The Crawfish Boxes
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Houston Astros Cheating Exposed AGAIN? Was former Astros catcher Evan Gattis being serious?
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Evan Gattis Not Actively Seeking Playing Opportunities - MLB Trade Rumors
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For now, Braves would start Evan Gattis at catcher, B.J. Upton in center
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Evan Gattis - Wikipedia
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Astros Finally Do the Right Thing, Send Gattis Down to Catch
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Astros pick up $5.2 million option on Evan Gattis' contract
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Evan Gattis gets first Astros start behind the plate