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Xander Bogaerts opts out of Boston Red Sox contract; what's next for All- Star shortstop?
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Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers are AL Silver Slugger finalists - The Boston Globe
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Ten years later, a look back on the Red Sox signing of Xander Bogaerts - The Boston Globe
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Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million
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How Boston Red Sox players did in the 2021 All-Star Game: Mic'd up Xander Bogaerts goes 2-for-3 with RBI to help AL beat NL
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On the eve of his 30th birthday, Xander Bogaerts reflects on his tenure with the Red Sox, and what might come next - The Boston Globe
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Bogaerts Signs Six Year 120 Million Dollar Extension With The Boston Red Sox - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF