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CHICAGO (AP) \u2014 Healthy again, Austin Hays is looking to make the most of a new opportunity with the Chicago White Sox.<\/p>\n

Hays heads to spring training as a regular outfielder for Chicago after finalizing a $6 million, one-year contract<\/a> on Wednesday. He is expected to play right or left field for the rebuilding White Sox depending on the day.<\/p>\n

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