Blue Jays turning the page to Cleveland following disappointing series loss to ChiSox
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In the wake of Saturday's scintillating start produced by Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt had a tough act to follow in the rubber match of a three-game series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.
For those unaware, the South Siders were the team that drafted the right-hander, the same team that would trade Bassitt following his rookie season.
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- Winnipeg Free Press
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