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• White Sox Minor League update: Roundup of minor league transactions

Brooks Gosswein, a Fourth Round pick in 2021, was the highest draft choice released by the White Sox in this spring’s purge. | @BrooksJGoss/Instagram Here’s a comprehensive look at all the players the club have added and subtracted heading into 2024 With the somewhat startling news that Cuban bonus baby Yoelqui Céspedes was cut loose from Triple-A Charlotte last week, it seemed a good tim...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 26: Tanner McDougal

All things considered, Tanner McDougal’s return to the mound in 2023 after a year away was a triumph. | Kannapolis Cannon Ballers A promising righty has gotten back on track after injury Tanner McDougalRight-Handed Starting Pitcher6´5´´185 poundsAge: 202022 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 212023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 222023 High Level Kannapolis (Low-A)Age relative to high level -1.6 yearsSSS...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 27: Brooks Baldwin

Brooks Baldwin does a little bit of everything on the field, and gets a big ranking jump as a result. | Salina Rae Silver/South Side Sox Not only versatile, but a bonafide offensive weapon Brooks Baldwin Third Baseman6´2´´175 poundsAge: 232023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 752023 High Level Winston-Salem (High-A)Age relative to high level -0.3 yearsSSS rank among all third basemen in the syste...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 29: Adam Hackenberg

Michael Reaves/Getty Images A catcher who keeps climbing the ladder Adam Hackenberg Catcher6´1´´225 poundsAge: 242022 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 662023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 342023 High Level Charlotte (AAA)Age relative to high level -3.3 yearsSSS rank among all catchers in the system 2Overall 2023 stats 101 games ⚾️ 8 HR ⚾️ 38 RBI ⚾️ .271/.366/.388 ⚾️ 42 BB ⚾️ 89 K ⚾️ 28-of-124 (22.6%)...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 30: Máximo Martinez

Máximo Martinez has fought through injuries that have stalled his development to some degree — but he’s still only 19 years old. | @SamuelClemente/Twitter Stalled in the ACL, but still packed with promise Máximo MartinezRight-Handed Starting Pitcher6´2´´185 poundsAge: 192023 High Level ACL (Rookie)Age relative to high level -2.3 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed starters in the system ...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 31: Braden Shewmake

Getting traded from a perennial playoff club to .. the White Sox ... has made Braden Shewmake ponder the meaning of it all. | Michael Reaves/Getty Images Lost in all of the shortstop acquisitions this winter was this one, that could actually hold some value for the White Sox Braden ShewmakeShortstop6´3´´200 poundsAge: 262023 High Level Atlanta (MLB)Age relative to high level -3.2 yearsSSS...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 26: Tanner McDougal
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 30: Máximo Martinez
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 41: Kohl Simas

No, it’s not the sort of pitching photo you expect to see, but this one illustrates the athletic ability of Kohl Simas. | Winston-Salem Dash A sharp rise through the system was slowed by a slump and an injury Kohl Simas Right-Handed Starting Pitcher6´1´´190 poundsAge: 242022 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 612023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 142023 High Level Winston-Salem (High-A)Age relative to ...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 43: Norge Vera

It’s tough to get a good look at Norge Vera, with just 10 games in 2023 and 31 total over the past three years. | @Vera_02_Sox/Instagram At some point, he’s going to have to have a healthy season Norge VeraRight-Handed Starting Pitcher6´4´´185 poundsAge: 232021 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 92022 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 22023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 72023 High Level Winston-Salem (High-A)...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 45: Jared Kelley

A move to the pen may only have made matters worse for Jared Kelley. | JaredK.13/Instagram Is it time to get worried? Jared KelleyRight-Handed Relief Pitcher6´3´´230 poundsAge: 222021 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 52022 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 92023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 152023 High Level Birmingham (AA)Age relative to high level -3.3 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed relievers in th...2024
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• South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 54: Caleb Freeman

It has been a long and injured road to the South Side for Caleb Freeman. | Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images He’s got the stuff, but not always the health Caleb FreemanRight-Handed Relief Pitcher6´1´´195 poundsAge: 262020 SSHP Top Prospect Ranking: 502021 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 322022 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 182023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 442022 High Level Charlotte (AA...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 56: Shane Murphy

Shane Murphy threw cannons for the Ballers in 2023. | Shane Murphy/Instagram A big lefty with control and command Shane Murphy Left-Handed Starting Pitcher6´5´´210 poundsAge: 232023 High Level Kannapolis (Single-A)Age relative to high level +0.4SSS rank among all left-handed starters in the system 8 Overall 2023 stats 4-4 ⚾️ 21 games (21 starts) ⚾️ 96 2⁄3 IP ⚾️ 3.63 ERA ⚾️ 1.076 WHIP ⚾️ ...2024
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• South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 55: Troy Claunch

The injury bug bit Troy Claunch in 2023. | Tiffany Wintz/South Side Sox A catcher with solid game-calling skills and leadership to boot Troy ClaunchCatcher6´0´´210 poundsAge: 252022 High Level Charlotte (Triple-A)Age relative to high level -2.3 yearsSSS rank among all catchers in the system 6Overall 2023 stats 47 games ⚾️ 4 HR ⚾️ 21 RBI ⚾️ .186/.305/.303 ⚾️ 21 BB ⚾️ 32 K ⚾️ 21-of-77 (27....2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 68: Jordan Sprinkle

It was a tough 2023 for Jordan Sprinkle, and his ranking took a tumble. | Salina Rae Silver/South Side Sox The 2022 season was re-run, with identical, disappointing results Jordan SprinkleShortstop5´11´´180 poundsAge: 232023 SSS Top Prospect Rank 232023 High Level Kannapolis (Low-A)Age relative to high level +1.1 yearsSSS rank among all shortstops in the system 5Overall 2023 stats 74 game...2024
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• South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 68: Jordan Sprinkle

It was a tough 2023 for Jordan Sprinkle, and his ranking took a tumble. | Salina Rae Silver/South Side Sox The 2022 season was re-run, with identical, disappointing results Jordan SprinkleShortstop5´11´´180 poundsAge: 232023 SSS Top Prospect Rank 232023 High Level Kannapolis (Low-A)Age relative to high level +1.1 yearsSSS rank among all shortstops in the system 5Overall 2023 stats 74 game...2024
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"Ben Norman, LF79."

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"You know it’s not a great day for your offense when two of the three WPA swings work against your team, so kudos to Ben Norman for at least having a hit that meant something on Saturday."

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"Tyler Osik and Ben Norman drove in the runs, both of them via single."

• White Sox Minor League update: Roundup of minor league transactions
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 26: Tanner McDougal
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 27: Brooks Baldwin
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 29: Adam Hackenberg
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 30: Máximo Martinez
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 32: Tyler Schweitzer

Tyler Schweitzer held his own during his first taste of the pros. | Salina Rae Silver/South Side Sox As the system strengthens, don’t sleep on this southpaw Tyler SchweitzerLeft-Handed Starting Pitcher6´0´´185 poundsAge: 232023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 272023 High Level Winston-Salem (High-A)Age relative to high level -1.1 yearsSSS rank among all left-handed starters in the system 6Overal...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 33: Eric Adler

From durability to makeup to missing bats, Eric Adler has late-inning stuff. | Salina Rae Silver/South Side Sox This righty has some momentum, with all signs pointing to Birmingham Eric Adler Right-Handed Relief Pitcher6´2´´190 poundsAge: 232023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 412023 High Level Winston-Salem (High-A)Age relative to high level -1.1 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed relief pit...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 34: Juan Carela

The White Sox lucked into a live arm in Juan Carela. | @DugoutStation/Instagram This live-armed righty didn’t miss a beat after moving over from the Yankees system in July Juan Carela Right-Handed Starting Pitcher6´3´´186 poundsAge: 222023 High Level Winston-Salem (High-A)Age relative to high level -2.1 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed starting pitchers in the system 10Overall 2023 st...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 35: Mason Adams

Mason Adams didn’t falter as the season wore on, getting Pitcher of the Week honors in late August. | Winston-Salem Dash What else can you say about this arm but: wow Mason Adams Right-Handed Starting Pitcher6´0´´200 poundsAge: 242023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 862023 High Level Birmingham (AA)Age relative to high level -1.3 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed starting pitchers in the syst...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 39: Tim Elko

“Wheels” Elko didn’t just mash hell out of 28 balls that landed over the fence in 2023 — he legged out four triples as well. | Salina Rae Silver/South Side Sox Still a lot of miss in his game, but boy, when he hits! Tim Elko First Baseman6´4´´240 poundsAge: 252023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 812023 High Level Birmingham (AA)Age relative to high level +0.4 yearsSSS rank among all first b...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 26: Tanner McDougal
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 27: Brooks Baldwin
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 29: Adam Hackenberg
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 30: Máximo Martinez
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 31: Braden Shewmake
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 32: Tyler Schweitzer
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 33: Eric Adler
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 34: Juan Carela
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 35: Mason Adams
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 36: Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris may not stick behind the plate for long, but his offensive game will keep him on the field, somewhere. | Salina Rae Silver/South Side Sox His solid lefty bat alone should carry him through the system Calvin HarrisCatcher6´0´´215 poundsAge: 222023 High Level Kannapolis (Low-A)Age relative to high level-+0.1 yearsSSS rank among all catchers in the system 3Overall 2023 stats 34...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 27: Brooks Baldwin
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 29: Adam Hackenberg
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 33: Eric Adler
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 41: Kohl Simas
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 43: Norge Vera
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 45: Jared Kelley
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 63: Ryan Castillo

For Ryan Castillo to really move up our prospect list, he’ll have to field third base — or, somewhere on the field — much better. | @IAm_RyanCastillo/Instagram We admit it: This ranking is too high. But there is promise here Ryan Castillo First Baseman6´1´´170 poundsAge: 192023 High Level DSL (Rookie)Age relative to high level +0.3 yearsSSS rank among all first basemen in the system 4 Ove...2024
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• White Sox Minor League Update: June 15, 2023
There were a lot of stars in action around the minors today for the White Sox, but let’s take a second to congratulate 29-year-old Zach Remillard on getting his first taste of The Show this coming weekend in Seattle. | John E. Moore III/Getty Images It was a mostly dismal day on the farm, but hats off to Anderson Comás for a successful relief effort and Zach Remillard for getting up to Th...2023
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 30, 2023
Tim Anderson doubled on Sunday, in his last rehab game in Charlotte; he’ll be back in Chicago for Tuesday’s game. | Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights A rainout, a pair of walk-offs, and a bunch of rehab assignment news — that’s life on the farm in April Charlotte Knights Sean Burke gets his second start of the season here, and it is much better tha...2023
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 13, 2023
Loidel Chapelli, pictured here in a Cuba/Colombia WBSC game in 2021, is a dude. | Photo by Luis Gutierrez/Norte Photo/Getty Images Also: the Barons finally answer the question, is it good when position players start pitching in the fifth? Box score link Charlotte woulda had this one if it had been called after three batters in th...2023
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• South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 53: Tristan Stivors

Tristan Stivors sez: Raise your hand if you’ve ever led the nation in saves. | @TStivors_13/Instagram Is there better pure-closer stuff in the system? Nope Tristan Stivors Right-Handed Relief Pitcher6´4´´220 poundsAge: 252023 SSS Top Prospect Rank 352023 High Level Birmingham (AA)Age relative to high level -0.3 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed relief pitchers in the system 5Overall ...2024
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• White Sox Minor League Update: July 8, 2023
Tim Elko revved it up and rode it all the way to third with a first-inning triple that held up as the GWRBI on Saturday. | Winston-Salem Dash Two very different Single-A wins, and a really fun one in Charlotte Gotta love a rout in the system that went in the right direction, for once, as well as the wunderkind Noah Schultz with another great start at Kannapolis. ...2023
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• South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 42: Garrett Schoenle
Garrett Schoenle started 2022 in the Kannapolis pen — and ended it as perhaps the most promising starter in the White Sox system. | @GSchoenle_3 Most promising pitcher in the White Sox system you’ve hardly heard of? Meet this tall lefty, who could be South Side-bound sooner than you think Garrett Schoenle Left-Handed Starting Pitcher6´5´´185 poundsAge: 242022 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 97202...2023
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 32: Tyler Schweitzer
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• White Sox Minor League Update: July 16, 2023
Mason Adams has been simply magnificent for the Cannon Ballers in 2023. Multiple losses in North Carolina, but a big win down in Birmingham thanks to an offensive explosion A low-scoring affair ends up being a Lehigh Valley blowout of Charlotte. For six innings, the two teams were tied or separated by just one run. The first bulk...2023
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• South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 59: Michael Turner
Future teammate Tim Elko (left) dives past Michael Turner during the College World Series one year ago. | Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports Size, strength, skill ... wait, we’re talking about a White Sox catching prospect? Michael Turner Catcher6´4´´205 poundsAge: 242022 High Level Kannapolis (Low-A)Age relative to high level +2.3 yearsSSS rank among all catchers in the system 32022 NCAA ...2023
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• White Sox Minor League Update: July 28, 2023
It wasn’t a stellar debut in the White Sox organization for top catcher prospect Edgar Quero — but he did drive in a run, in the most painful way possible. | David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Recently acquired prospect Edgar Quero drove in a run in his Double-A debut The Knights hit the ball hard all game, but underwhelming pitching doomed them a...2023
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• White Sox Minor League Update: April 12, 2023
Diamond in the rough: Victor Reyes got a pair of hits during Charlotte’s 3-1 loss. | Photo: Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights A six-run inning by the Dash highlighted a 2-2 day for the affiliates In a low-scoring ballgame, a few early Jacksonville (6-4) runs turned out to be enough to sink the Knights (5-6). Knights starter A.J. Alexy was not as ef...2023
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 31: Braden Shewmake
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 34: Juan Carela
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 41: Kohl Simas
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• South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 42: Shawn Goosenberg

Shawn Goosenberg has thrived in the system despite not having a set position in the field. | Winston-Salem Dash An odd defensive switch didn’t slow down his production Shawn Goosenberg First Baseman6´1´´193 poundsAge: 242022 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 712023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking 642023 High Level Birmingham (AA)Age relative to high level -0.6 yearsSSS rank among all first basemen in the...2024
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 43: Norge Vera
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 45: Jared Kelley
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 50: Yoelqui Céspedes

How the mighty have fallen. | David Durochik/MLB Photos via Getty Images Sadly, his stock is plummeting Yoelqui CéspedesCenter Fielder5´9´´205 poundsAge: 252021 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 72022 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 32023 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 112023 High Level Charlotte (AAA)Age relative to high level -1.3 yearsSSS rank among all center fielders in the system 6Overall 2023 stats 1...2024
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• South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 53: Tristan Stivors
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• 2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 55: Jake Peppers

Watch out! Jake Peppers’ slider has been known to injure both ACLs and egos. | @PeppersJake/Instagram A tweener arm who will probably get a starting shot first Jake Peppers Right-Handed Starting Pitcher6´3´´160 poundsAge: 222023 High Level ACL (Rookie)Age relative to high level -0.3SSS rank among all right-handed starters in the system 14 Overall 2023 (collegiate-summer-pro) stats 4-6 ⚾️ ...2024
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