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Red Sox' underwhelming farewell to Xander Bogaerts compounds the loss
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Boston Red Sox Nation: May 2005
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FenwayNation—Red Sox, Mookie, J.D., Bogaerts, Sale, JBJ—Founded 1/27/2000—9-Time Champs: July 2012
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Red Sox trades expected: Highest paid athletes in Mass. - Boston Business Journal
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Brewers Acquire Hunter Renfroe From Red Sox For Jackie Bradley Jr., Two Prospects - MLB Trade Rumors
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McAdam: Red Sox will have to deal with threat of injuries with older roster
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Red Sox complete sweep of A's in Oakland
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McAdam: Red Sox starter Rich Hill voices his frustration with the ongoing lockout