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Red Sox designate Eric Hosmer for assignment, likely ending first baseman's time in Boston after just 14 games – Blogging the Red Sox
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Red Sox make puzzling call on veteran Eric Hosmer
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Former Red Sox Slugger Nearing Deal With Cubs After Unexpectedly Short Stint In Boston - Sports Illustrated Inside The Red Sox
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Red Sox wanted to 'do right by' Eric Hosmer, who is more likely to be released than traded
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Cubs bring in veteran Hosmer on one-year deal, sources say - ESPN
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If Red Sox opt to trade Eric Hosmer, there could be a complication - The Boston Globe
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Eric Hosmer DFA is latest questionable Red Sox roster decision
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Padres express appreciation for Eric Hosmer after his trade to Red Sox - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Red Sox play the surprising hand they are dealt at trading deadline and acquire Eric Hosmer - The Boston Globe