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          Trade grades - A's give up coveted young pitcher to land Starling Marte

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          • Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterJul 28, 2021, 03:00 PM ET
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          Bradford Doolittle hands out grades as the Oakland Athletics acquire OF Starling Marte, along with enough cash to cover the rest of his contract, from the Miami Marlins for LHP Jesus Lazardo.