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The Mets brought back versatile speed merchant Luisangel Acuna, brother of the former MVP, while the Phillies claimed left-handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza on waivers from Pittsburgh.—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 On top of his other attributes, the 23-year-old Sweden international is an old-fashioned speed merchant.—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 10 July 2025 His breakaway goal in Game 5 that went a long way toward ending the Dallas Stars season was a Picasso – full tilt, with speed merchant Roope Hintz on his tail.—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025 José Reyes Reyes was a speed merchant who led the majors in steals three times, triples four times, and won a batting title.—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Worthy is an absolute speed merchant and would be able to stretch the field for Patrick Mahomes.—Brad Biggs, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2024 Prices start at $29,995 for the 268-hp GT and $39,995 for the 288-hp R/T. Is this how Dodge expands its speed merchant appeal beyond big cars and SUVs?—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2023
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