Many of the most prominent running backs currently near or atop team depth charts are getting up there in age. One of the SEC's most dominant players during his time at Kentucky, Chris Rodriguez, has officially declared for the draft. (22%*), (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. The acquisition trends in this system remain clear. For teams that need a little beef and perhaps a short-yardage back, Rodriguez can fill that role. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations. His combination of downhill decisiveness and strength allow him to avoid negative plays and churn out consistent gains. He shows very good balance between the tackles, running behind his pads and packing the power to move a pile. Rodriguez was a three-star recruit out of Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia. The same is true of his changeup. It also helps create depth on Salvadors curveball. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Grade. Assistant General Manager. His delivery is really violent and portends time on and off the IL, while Rodriguez has high-leverage stuff and on-field makeup when hes healthy. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. He has a hook and slash style of hitting, with most of his extra-base damage coming via liners he laces down either baseline; his wheels do the rest. Tapias arm action now resembles Shane Biebers but his feel to pitch with this delivery is still pretty raw, and lots of fastballs sail on him. Pro Football Network, LLC. Editor's Note: Due to a production error, Mariners righthander George Kirby was inadvertently left off the list. Youth moves the needle in the draft room, as does athleticism. He is built like youd probably expect a D-I wide receiver recruit to be, hes an 80 runner, and while the swing foundation isnt great, the Angels are one of the most proactive swing-changing orgs. No one helped himself more at the event than Rodriguez, an athletic pitcher who showed that he could carry his 93-95 mph fastball deep into games. After long-struggling to generate impact game power despite obvious raw juice, Marsh appeared to make a swing change that first became evident to me during the 2019 Fall League, though weve yet to have a sufficiently large sample of results to see if thats true and if so, exactly how meaningful it will be. Aquino was once in the 40+ tier as a mid-90s teenager with a good changeup but has been sidetracked by injury. Whatever you call it, it flashes plus. A big back with very good feet. (39%*), 114 (P) No real juice to pull off explosive gains. Defensive versatility would enable Paris to still play an integral role even if his bat falls short of penciling it into the leadoff spot everyday. The August of 2019 Holmes looked like a No. But he has 35-homer upside if he can develop even a 40-grade bat. He has now lost much of two pro seasons: a broken hamate limited him to just three games in 2019, the pandemic knocked out his 20 campaign, and a hamstring strain has shelved him early in 21. Signed out of Cuba at 19, Martinez hit .280/.337/.433 in two pro seasons, though the bulk of that was in the Pioneer and Cal Leagues. If he is approximately the 13th running back selected, thats decently high enough to where he should certainly make an NFL roster, as well as have a shot at a teams RB3 role out of the gate. Rodriguez once again showed that kind of heat coming back from the injury early in 2021 and had such a good spring that he all but won a big league bullpen job. WebSr. Andy Lyons/Getty Images. Though he appeared to lose a smidgen of that mobility in 2022 compared to 2021, Rodriguez has the lateral ability to switch lanes behind the line of scrimmage with relative ease. He carried the ball 225 times for 1,378 yards and 10 touchdowns. MORE: FREE Mock Draft Simulator With Trades. Most effective in the upper third; movement overlaps slider on occasion. Scouting Report & Draft Stock. In Kentuckys third game of the season, he saw two carries and immediately showcased his explosiveness, ripping off 43 yards. I suppose one could argue that the persistence of the injury itself is value-altering but for now Im not inclined to come off of Marsh at all. Rodriguez would fit best in a zone system that can embrace his footwork and downhill decisiveness. Quero has shown some feel to hit in Extended and is only 18. (64%*), 4.31 (P) BA Newsletter: Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted For those not yet sold, Rodriguez recommends looking back at Kentucky's 52-21 victory over rival Louisville in Nov. 2021, in which Levis completed 14 of 18 passes His changeup command is advanced but the action on the pitch is not great right now. But due to the durability concerns and the rigors that come with a 162-game schedule, a long relief or spot-starter role becomes most likely long-term. If you think the system is thin, wait until you see the scouting department. Almeida was a Minor League Rule 5 pick a few years ago. Additionally, Rodriguez is not a useful pass-catcher right now. The top two, Sixto Sanchez and Ian Anderson , have playoff starts already on their resumes. Yan worked as a starter early in 2021 but I think a bullpen move is coming both because hes struggling and because thats his likely long-term destination. On a more sour note, Rodriguez didnt fare too well when the level of competition was elevated. Mechanics:Fires from a high 3/4 arm slot with high effort; hand break, arm action, and subtle head whack yield moderate deception. I dont know whether this will impact their draft strategy since its likely theyve done a lot of video work and have been forced to lean more heavily on data to make decisions this year. Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! But they have about $50 million of payroll coming off the books after the year and several of those players, like Alex Cobb, could be dealt as rentals ahead of the deadline, so that might change all of a sudden. Josh Norris joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Miami Marlins farm system. During his five seasons, Rodriguez caught a total of 20 passes. Angels shake up pitching staff, sending reliever Chris Rodriguez to the minors. WebScouting Reports CAREER Transactions Selected by Angels in fourth round of 2016 draft; signed June 17, 2016 On disabled list, April 5-Sept. 9, 2018. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. Repeats delivery well; needs work at holding runners from the stretch. Still, Detmers four pitches had well-defined shapes and he executed them consistently. Most effective in the upper third; movement overlaps slider on occasion. Command is inconsistent; misses tend to be horizontal. Adams didnt play much during that first pro summer, but the Angels surprisingly skipped him over the Pioneer League and sent him right to full-season ball the following season (2019), even though hed only been solely focused on baseball for a year. Grade:45, Slider:86-88 with sharp bite running out of the zone. His bat needs to carry him but Placencia has a shot to be an everyday player. Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in short-yardage situations. All rights reserved. Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Los Angeles Angels Rank History Grades Update: Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Report Evaluator: Jake Boes by Retrosheet. Rodriguez once again showed that kind of heat coming back from the injury early in 2021 and had such a good spring that he all but won a big league bullpen job. He caught only 18 passes over the last two seasons combined and often looked a little uncomfortable bringing the ball in. GRADE: 6.1 (High-Level Developmental Prospect/Round 5), Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I worry that this year will be a struggle because of the chaotic nature of his world for the past couple of years, but ultimately I see a well-rounded player whos going to reach base and hit for power at above-average rates while also playing plus defense at a premium position. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. Outstanding short-yardage ball carrier who falls forward when tackled. Rodriguez really isnt a guy who will create a lot of separation. Bonilla is striking out a lot early in 2021, but hes only 19 and part of the reason he was even sent to an affiliate is because hes one of the more advanced teenagers in the system. Angels' Chris Rodriguez: Lands on 15-day injured list Rotowire Mar 29, 2023 The Angels placed Rodriguez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. (76%*), 217 Rodriguez can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus. Tyler and Brady both sit about 92-95 with carry; thats a big spike for Tyler, who was 89-92 in 2019. There are All-Star-level tools here and a contact/OBP performance foundation to fall back on even if Im wrong about the swing finally being dialed in. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! He probably also needs a bit of a velo boost (he averaged about 92 in 2019), which I think he has a shot to find in one-inning bursts. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Hes a relatively raw, long-levered SS/3B from Michigan who is likely to spend all of 2021 in the AZL and then finish up at instructs, which for the last few years has meant Diablo intrasquads for the Halo kids. #Angels RHP Chris Rodriguez will miss most of the 2022 season after having right capsule repair surgery (shoulder). Four seam features arm side, riding life in the zone with inconsistent command; tends to miss high arm side. Weaknesses: Not a creative ball carrier. Because hes so young and lacks strength, Guzmans swing currently lacks real oomph and has a lot of length as he takes full-body cuts just to get the bat around with any kind of force. He is a downhill back. Los Angeles Angels #73; Relief Pitcher; Follow. I texted a source who said Salvadors stuff wasnt any different this spring than it was in 2019, which means the velo spike that would solidify him as a more impactful power relief prospect hasnt arrived after the layoff. He carried the ball 71 times for 533 yards and six touchdowns, touching the ball in nine games. All of this has occurred amid off-field adversity (Marshs father recently passed away; Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic wrote about Marshs dad, their relationship, and his fathers several bouts with cancer late in 2019) and a nagging injury. Hes a smaller-framed kid who may not grow into much power (though Im cautiously optimistic about him developing enough pop to keep pitchers honest) and ends up painted into a bit of a corner at second base, where he might need to hit for more power than is likely given how small his frame is. Ramirezs 95 mph average exit velo was the highest in the entire 2019 DSL, driven largely by his mature physicality. Lastly, in an effort to more clearly indicate relievers anticipated roles, youll see two reliever designations, both on my lists and on The Board: MIRP, or multi-inning relief pitcher, and SIRP, or single-inning relief pitcher. Short-levered guys like Paris are tough to beat with velocity, so even though its not pretty-looking contact right now, theres enough of it to support the profile. Chris Rodriguez's great spring earned Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. WebChris Rodriguez. Paris can fly, and hes worked to add significant weight and strength since signing. He has a balanced and well-timed cut, above-average bat control (though he sometimes sacrifices contact quality), and average raw power. I thought he lifted the ball better during that six week stretch and did so without compromising his strong feel for contact. Hes a low-slot bullpen slinger with a tailing, upper-90s fastball, and his arm slot creates issues for righties. NFL Next Gen Stats grades him at 5.85 on their prospect scale, projecting Rodriguez to be an "average backup or special Hes one of the hardest lefty throwers on the planet (93-97, touch 99), but he has 20 command. Kyle Tyler, RHP. This is a big year for him, as hes a 40-man candidate in the upcoming offseason. Latest on Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Chris Rodriguez. Often just hunts for contact instead of space. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. window.FGWebsite_head_section.buildProspectsListControls(); Arizona State didnt have a pitching coach (seriously) for part of his college tenure and Higgins might only now be thriving in a more stable developmental environment. Scouts are unanimously scared of this swing, with one going so far as to say its jacked up. They worry the lack of contact (he ran a 33% strikeout rate last year) wont enable him to get to that power against upper-level pitching, and that as Jackson slides down the defensive spectrum (hes likely to move to third base), it might make it tough for him to profile. Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 185 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2016 Draft, Round 4RuleV: On 40-Man Roster. He has finally started to fill out and is going to hit many more home runs in 2021 than he has throughout the rest of his career combined. His mid-70s curveball is better now than it was late in 2019 but Tapias stamina wanes later in outings and his stuff and command become less crisp. Rodriguez brings a nice blend of size, speed and power. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. Nevertheless, Rodriguez has above-average speed and good size. Even though hes dominated rookie ball as a starter, his delivery (which makes the spinal tilt in Michael Wachas old delivery look generic) will likely push him toward the bullpen. Earlier this week, it was reported that LA Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez would miss the majority of the 2022 season after undergoing right shoulder surgery. Hed be an interesting buy-low guy for teams looking to balance rental deals with the Angels since his 40-man occupancy is a dead weight for the Halos to carry right now. They furloughed their area scouts and havent rehired them? *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine 5 at this point, but its good to see that his velocity has bounced back and that hes pounding the strike zone like usual. When in tip-top shape, Franco looks like a fastball/curveball power reliever. Latest on Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Chris Rodriguez. Bonilla made pretty consistent contact throughout 2019 and looked like he had a shot to profile with a balanced combination of contact, on-base ability, and modest pop. Drive-changing plays will be few and far between. Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:23 AM ET, Park Factors As there was no minor league season in 2020, there are some instances where no new information was gleaned about a player. From a strike-throwing standpoint, hes off to a really rough start in 2021. With a 3.50 grade, he is Paulines RB13 in this class. Whatever you call it, it flashes plus. The strength hasnt really brought more majestic raw power to the party yet, for now I just consider it an indication that hes working at it and am holding onto hope that there will be real strength here eventually. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Poor burst and long speed. Overall an average offering at the highest levels. Thats not to say Knowles bat doesnt need polish. Reported as the pre-2023 season number of waiver options remaining. Los Angeles Angelsin 2016 On Tony Paulines Big Board, Rodriguez ranked 141st overall and is projected to be drafted in the fourth or fifth round. Killam sat 8891 mph in college at Georgetown and did not pitch during the summer after he was drafted. Higgins stuff was up and down in college, peaking in the upper-90s during his underclass stint in the Alaskan Summer League. He often lumbers when asked to cut or turn up the field sharply. Here are 15 players we believe would benefit the most from a healthy 2022 season. (126th overall) by the That he has a chance to stay at short, or on the infield at all, and hit for big game power means Jacksons got an airplane hangars ceiling, but hes a prospect of extreme risk. He also has a hard slider that is short and hard enough that it gets described as a cutter. Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez's hard work during spring training has finally paid off as he makes the team's active roster. (37%*), 4.52 (P) At one point a plus-plus runner with power projection, Deveaux needs to perform on paper soon. Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Moiss Rodrguez. Cherubs Jose Reyes is also 20 and has a plus frame and bat speed, but is overmatched by full-season stuff right now. Works primarily from the first base side of the rubber, quick motion with a high leg kick. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. WebLogan O'Hoppe (/ o h p i / oh-HOP-ee; born February 9, 2000) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).. O'Hoppe was born in West Islip, New York and attended St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School, committing to play college baseball for East Carolina University.He forewent his For more information on the 20-80 scouting scale by which all of our prospect content is governed, you can click here. Can maneuver behind the line comfortably. However, it's hard to see an exciting ceiling with Rodriguez given his lack of speed, explosiveness and third-down skills. 6-0 But due to the durability concerns and the rigors that come with a 162-game schedule, a long relief or spot-starter role becomes most likely long-term. Yans velo has regressed and he now has 40-grade arm strength after he was up to 96 in 2019 and struck out so many hitters that the Angels felt they needed to put him on the 40-man. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Adams kept his head above water and posted a slightly above-average statline there, which is incredible for someone who only just picked up a bat. Jean Carlos Lucas, RHP. Francos velocity spiked in 2019 he was 90-94 in 18, then 93-96 and touching 97 in 19 and hed flash a plus breaking ball. Because they have so many young infielders in Extended to start 2021, Vera has seen action all over the infield and its been tough to get a feel for his exact defensive ability, but he and Denzer Guzman have the best chance to stay at short of all the systems young infielders. Chris Rodriguez - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff Los Angeles Angels Rank History Grades Update: Jan 2021 Jan 2021 Report Evaluator: Jake Boes Position: Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-2, 185lb (188cm, 83kg) . Self-awareness evident in usage with the offering; mixes in for a called strike early in counts or thrown to freeze hitters after a fastball-heavy sequence. RotoWire News: Rodriguez (shoulder) threw 30 pitches in a live batting historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). Generally finds a way to stay upright. Strengths: Large, punishing ball carrier who displays solid agility and quickness for a bigger back. He has surprisingly advanced feel for locating his curveball, and for a changeup that I think has a chance to be his best pitch at maturity. Zach Linginfelter, RHP Chris Rodriguez Jr. NFL Draft Profile. In the past Ive compared him to a mirror image of Freddy Peralta, a long-armed side-armer with a cross-bodied delivery, except left-handed rather than right. The physical tools are modest, short of a corner regular, but I think theres enough here for Martinez to have some kind of big league utility, maybe in a corner platoon. Below-average receiver. Most of the pro departments additions have been post-hype prospects who flamed out elsewhere (Gareth Morgan, Jake Gatewood, many more). It can be found here. Team: Los Angeles Angels (majors, 60-day IL) Born: July 20, 1998 in Coral Springs, FL Tight rotation, 11/5 action with inconsistent command; tends to bounce it at times; lacks teeth necessary to generate consistent swings and misses. HT/WT. A big back with On the field, Rodriguez carried the ball 175 times for 904 yards and six touchdowns. The contact and speed combination mean Calabrese has some leadoff man traits. Rodriguez was signed by the Angels back in 2014 and came up in their Dominican academy. As always, Ive leaned more heavily on sources from outside of a given org than those within for reasons of objectivity. Salvador came over from Cincinnati as the Player To Be Named in last years Brian Goodwin deadline deal. Neto will make his debut less than a year after the Angels took him 13th overall in the draft. Grayson Rodriguez is the only one of the top nine prospects on this list who doesn't have MLB experience. He arrived for 2021 camp looking considerably heavier and did not break with an affiliate, remaining back in Extended at age 21. His curveball has depth and bite, and its often plus. HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 217. The top two, Sixto Sanchez and Ian Anderson, have playoff starts already on their resumes.The Tigers have two of the top 10 righthanders thanks to Casey Mize and Matt Manning. Hes a project to be sure, but hes talented. Ben Badler and Kyle Glaser break down the Blue Jays Top 10 Prospects, including Gabriel Moreno's lofty potential, the status of Nate Pearson and Jordan Groshans, a potential draft steal and much more. Even though hes already 24, Daniels 40-man timeline is still favorable and presents teams with a lot of flexibility. Rodriguez rarely dilly-dallies behind the line of scrimmage, and he is plenty willing to drop his pad level to plow through a cluttered mess. Control:50| Command:40. by Handedness, 2016 June Amateur Draft - Round: 4, Pick: 20, Overall: 126, Team: Los Angeles Angels. Instead of opting for the NFL, Rodriguez elected to return to school for a fifth season. All rights reserved. This guy looks like a power five conference wideout at a shredded 6-foot-3 or so. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Hidalgos frame (well-composed but not especially projectable), delivery (a head whack and more general stiffness), and fastball command pull the profile toward relief. Physical Description:Medium build; fit and trim with sloping shoulders, long, lanky arms; high waist with long legs. by Retrosheet. First a 40-man casualty of Tampa Bay and the Angels before landing in San Francisco, and now back with Los Angeles, Wongs versatility, speed, and contact ability from the left side fit like a glove in a low-impact bench role. Guzman was the Angels top 2021 international amateur signee and hes kept his head above water during Extended this spring while facing players who are typically a couple years older than him. After eight multi-inning relief outings during the first month of the regular season, Rodriguez was shut down with shoulder inflammation. Youre still projecting on at least one secondary pitch developing here and the changeup is the best bet because of Riveras arm action and athleticism. He spent four years working for the Phillies Triple-A affiliate, two with Baseball Info Solutions and two contributing to prospect coverage at ESPN.com. Drafted: 2nd Round, 2016 from Buford HS (GA) (LAA), Drafted: 1st Round, 2018 from Green Hope HS (NC) (LAA), Drafted: 1st Round, 2020 from Louisville (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2019 from Venezuela (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2018 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Drafted: 2nd Round, 2019 from Freedom HS (CA) (LAA), Drafted: 3rd Round, 2019 from Harriton HS (PA) (LAA), Drafted: 4th Round, 2016 from Monsignor Pace HS (FL) (LAA), Drafted: 3rd Round, 2020 from St. Elizabeth Catholic HS (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Bahamas (LAA), Drafted: 2nd Round, 2018 from St. Lukes Episcopal HS (AL) (LAA), Drafted: 5th Round, 2018 from Detroit Western Intl HS (MI) (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2021 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Drafted: 7th Round, 2019 from Auburn (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2016 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Cuba (LAA), Drafted: 9th Round, 2017 from Virginia Tech (CIN), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Venezuela (LAA), Drafted: 4th Round, 2020 from Southfield HS (MI) (LAA), Drafted: 3rd Round, 2018 from Texas A&M Corpus Christi (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Panama (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2017 from Dominican Republic (CIN), Drafted: 17th Round, 2018 from Arizona State (LAA), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2018 from Venezuela (ARI), Drafted: 4th Round, 2013 from Waiakea HS (HI) (TBR), Signed: July 2nd Period, 2014 from Dominican Republic (LAA), Drafted: 0 Round, 2013 from Galveston JC (TX) (TBR). Rodriguez got involved early as a freshman. Overall:Two separate back injuries have forced Rodriguez into a true wildcard scenario; when healthy, he has three average-or-better offerings to help navigate a lineup. Bottom of Roster, Practice Squad. Its not often that big conference college performers are divisive among drafting teams, but Detmers lack of fastball velocity (he sat 88-92 at Louisville) was concerning to some of them. (signed for $850,000). Assuming health, a back-end starter role is likely. Below-average change of direction. Texas-Brownsville shuttered their baseball program before Reyes was able to take the field for them, and he ended up transferring to Galveston College. But the lost 2020 season (even if I sourced launch angle data from the alt site, guys were facing the same pitchers over and over again, so I just dont think its meaningful) and Marshs ongoing shoulder issues (he had a labrum injury in 2020 that barked at him again early this year) have prevented us from getting a clear idea of this changes impact because his contact quality has been poor this year. OFP: 45Role: 40 - Spot Starter or Long RelieverRisk: High, Live Looks: Visalia Rawhide @ Lake Elsinore Storm 4/6, SoCal Stars: No.3 Santa Margarita Catholic vs Servite, Live Looks: #2 Florida @ #11 Tennessee 04/06, Live Looks: Rutgers @ Maryland (4/7 and 4/9), The Seattle Mariners Have A Generational Opportunity In The 2023 MLB Draft, 2023 MLB Draft - Mock Draft 3.0 - Powered by BLAST. Calabrese is built like a compact little sports car and hes as fast as one, reaching first in about 4.1 seconds after contact. Rarely used as a receiver out of the backfield and had 20 receptions in four years of college ball. Jacksons swing has already been tailored for extreme lift and power. What Rodriguez lacks is juice. A lack of arm strength is going to limit him to second base and I hope he eventually gets reps in center field. The NFL needs a youth injection at the position, and they very well may get it. Even though hes missed reps due to injury, his feel to hit is relatively intact. A $700,000 bonus brought him to Tempe for a summer consisting only of hitting, an approach the Angels have taken with several recent draftees. RHP Chris Rodriguez Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge. His fastball dominates lefties because its being released so far behind their heads that they struggle to see the ball, while it has weird angle in on the hands of righties, making at-bats against Yan awkward for them as well. 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