# Why a Star Pitcher Turned Down $7 Million to Stay Out of California

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Podcast: [Facts Matter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/facts-matter-4835545)
Published: 2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts
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So many corporations, wealthy individuals, and middle-class people are leaving California that it’s beginning to affect their tax base in a real way. Let’s go through the details together.

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