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winners, notching a save in game 5 of the

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against the

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along the way. He had a 7–3 record with a 1.70

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(ERA) in 45 games during the 1988 regular season. He was acquired along with

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and

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by the

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from the Dodgers for

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on December 4, 1988."Murray deal finally completed," ''Reading'' (PA) ''Eagle'', Monday, December 5, 1988.
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