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Merrill Kelly on California Tax Impact on Free Agency
Filed: Feb 28, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Summary: MLB pitcher Merrill Kelly discusses how California's tax laws influenced his decision to stay in Arizona.
WHO: Merrill Kelly
WHAT: rejected Padres’ free agency offer
WHEN: Feb 28, 2026 at 8:50 AM ET
WHERE: Arizona
WHY: California's income tax laws swayed his decision
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