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Ryan Dempster Trade Rumors: Red Sox Out Of The Running For Cubs RHP, According To Report

ESPN's Jayson Stark says he's been told by a source that the Boston Red Sox are out of the running for Chicago Cubs righthander Ryan Dempster. But the Red Sox remain in the mix for Matt Garza.

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Several clubs have shown some interest in acquiring Dempster, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals. Dempster has a 1.86 ERA, which is easily the lowest of his career. He's 5-3 in 14 starts.

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