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The unspoken problem with the Mookie Betts trade - Beyond the Box
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The Mookie Betts Trade Continues to Cast a Shadow on the
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Batting stats comparison of Verdugo vs. Betts since the trade, per
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Red Sox: Alex Verdugo is ready to play center field if called upon
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Adam Duvall's 3-run HR helps lift Red Sox past Dodgers and Mookie
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Mookie Betts's return to Fenway Park has become the Alex Verdugo
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora puts OF Alex Verdugo back in
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Red Sox trade Mookie Betts, add Alex Verdugo
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Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman lead the way again as Dodgers beat
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Verdugo, Red Sox rally from 4 down, top Blue Jays 6-5 in 9th
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Mookie Betts is Worth Every Penny
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Mookie Betts has another monster day to lead Dodgers past Red Sox
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Verdugo appears to be in line to replace Bradley in center field
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Alex Verdugo raising his game, just don't ask him about Mookie Betts
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Alex Verdugo Not Looking To Replace Dodgers' Mookie Betts With Red Sox