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Whit Merrifield a big trade chip for Royals
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When do the Tigers and Royals have to admit that 'rebuilding' has turned into plain old losing?
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Halftime The twisted timeline of Whit Merrifield and the Kansas City Royals
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Royals send Merrifield to Blue Jays
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Royals send Whit Merrifield to Blue Jays for 2 players News, Sports, Jobs - Lawrence Journal-World: news, information, headlines and events in Lawrence, Kansas
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Whit Merrifield opts for fewer stolen bases
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Jorge Soler, Danny Duffy lead Royals past Twins
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Reactions to the Whit Merrifield contract - Royals Review
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Cubs trade target: Whit Merrifield - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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