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Xander Bogaerts Discusses Free Agency - MLB Trade Rumors
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the joy of sox: 2016
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Red Sox at a loss, sinking in AL East after being swept by Yankees in frustrating doubleheader - The Boston Globe
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A worrying roster trend for the Red Sox
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Primetime: Boston Red Sox Shortstop Xander Bogaerts - SI Kids: Sports News for Kids, Kids Games and More
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gold glove – Blogging the Red Sox
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mookie betts – Blogging the Red Sox
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awards – Blogging the Red Sox
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Red Sox Open 2014 Season
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Red Sox: Xander Bogaerts has established himself as MLB's best shortstop
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Xander Bogaerts opts out of final three years of contract with Red Sox, will become a free agent - The Boston Globe
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Xander Bogaerts takes his place in Red Sox history, sets club record for games played at shortstop - The Boston Globe