Regardless of whether it was a question of adding a dual-clutch system mid-lifecycle, or whether or not LCD prices had finally sunk enough to have one in even the base Mini Hardtop, the team seemed hell-bent on insisting that no major changes would come prior to the "next generation" of cars.

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Unfortunately for Mr. Ryan and despite the fact that the Rangers were the 2nd most cost-efficient MLB team in 2010, there is no way in hell that the Rangers will be able to afford Mr. Lee given his rising market value.

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