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Yovani Gallardo Declines Qualifying 2016 Contract Offer By Rangers

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ARLINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) - The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has been officially notified that free agent pitcher Yovani Gallardo has declined the team's qualifying 2016 contract offer

Gallardo had until today (Friday) at 4:00 p.m. to accept or decline the offer.

The Rangers may still negotiate with Gallardo, but Texas will gain an additional selection after the first round in the 2016 First Year Player Draft if he signs with another team.

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