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Cubs: Jason Heyward says he owes Addison Russell after number swap

Addison Russell welcomed Jason Heyward to the Cubs in probably the most respectful way possible.

The 21-year-old shortstop immediately offered his No. 22 uniform up for Heyward, not even trying to play hardball or squeeze a Rolex or a new car out of the new $184 million man.

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Heyward has worn No. 22 his entire big-league career as a tribute to his high school teammate, Andrew Wilmot, who was killed in a car accident in 2006.

Russell wore No.