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Red Sox OF Alex Verdugo: I want to be a two-way player 'definitely
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Pablo Sandoval joins Red Sox in Tampa Bay, works out at third base
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Red Sox Notebook: Dalbec moves closer to big leagues – Lowell Sun
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Red Sox notebook: Alex Verdugo breaks 48-game homer-less streak
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Got goals? Alex Verdugo has a litany of plans to build a
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Alex Verdugo comes through twice to lead Red Sox to walk-off win
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Commentary: Should the Red Sox seriously consider trading Chris
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Red Sox rally for another comeback win behind Alex Verdugo's
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Red Sox beat Blue Jays on J.D. Martinez's homer with two outs in
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Red Sox beat Twins with home runs from Verdugo, Bogaerts
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Why the Red Sox Should Extend Alex Verdugo — Pro Sports Fans