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MLB Network analyst weighs in on Xander Bogaerts situation
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Xander Bogaerts Comments on Departure From Boston Red Sox This Offseason - Fastball
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Padres Daily: Not quite the Manny yet this season; another big Kim hit; worn out bullpen - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Red Sox Notebook: Bogaerts named Gold Glove finalist; Casas suffers minor injury in winter ball
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MLB News: Jays Fever
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Red Sox notebook: Tommy Pham at leadoff, Matt Barnes returns, Marcelo Mayer promoted - The Athletic
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Xander Bogaerts will surely opt out of Red Sox contract to hit free agency; here's why
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Red Sox: Xander Bogaerts insists he's still a shortstop
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Tom Caron: Veteran Justin Turner should be a boost to Red Sox clubhouse
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Padres' Xander Bogaerts living up to $280 million contract
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Xander Bogaerts' Agent Shoots Down Rumor About Closing Door On Red Sox
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Red Sox revival setting up MLB trade deadline dud
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SF Giants would love to add a top shortstop in free agency - Sports Illustrated San Francisco Giants News, Analysis and More
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Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts opts out of contract, officially becoming a free agent
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