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Red Sox reach deals, avoid arbitration with five players
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Off-Season Issues: The Left Side of the Infield
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Red Sox, slugger Rafael Devers avoid salary arbitration with 1-year contract
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MLB trade candidates: Rafael Devers, Corbin Burnes among 20 players who could move; Shohei Ohtani staying put?
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Rafael Devers issues warning to Red Sox amidst fraught negotiations
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Rafael Devers among 5 Red Sox to avoid arbitration, agree to contracts for 2022 season
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awards – Blogging the Red Sox
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MLB notes: Rafael Devers not slowing but Red Sox in no rush – Boston Herald
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Boston Red Sox avoid arbitration with all players, including Rafael Devers - Over the Monster
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Rafael Devers' Star Turn - MLB Trade Rumors
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Shohei Ohtani among MLB players under 30 on Hall of Fame track - Sports Illustrated
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Contract trends will force Red Sox on Rafael Devers