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The Red Sox' Xander Bogaerts didn't expect to be part of a rebuild
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Red Sox Extend Xander Bogaerts - MLB Trade Rumors
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There are indications that Xander Bogaerts is not going to resign
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The Future of Xander Bogaerts - Red Sox Stats
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Tipsheet: Boston Red Sox blow up front office, seek to regain
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Xander Bogaerts Rejected A Contract Offer From Red Sox, Won't
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Rafael Devers issues eye-opening Xander Bogaerts free agency
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Xander Bogaerts on contract updates and defense
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Xander Bogaerts free agency race joined by shocking suitor along
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Xander Bogaerts, Padres finalize $280 million, 11-year deal
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Padres Sign Xander Bogaerts To 11-Year Deal - Metsmerized Online
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Boston Red Sox setting Trevor Story up for failure amidst Xander
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Red Sox notes: Xander Bogaerts shares his thoughts on pending
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Xander Bogaerts officially opts out of contract, becomes free