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Unvaccinated Whit Merrifield got traded to Blue Jays; fans had jokes
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Whit Merrifield gets vaccinated after trade to Blue Jays
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Blue Jays acquire Whit Merrifield from Royals
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Kansas City Royals - We have acquired IF Samad Taylor and RHP Max Castillo from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for IF Whit Merrifield. Thank you, Whit, for all your contributions
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Whit Merrifield traded to Toronto - KAKE
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Thought Jays struck out at MLB trade deadline? You were right
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KC Royals pull last-minute MLB Trade Deadline stunner
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Whit Merrifield trade: Blue Jays add longtime Royals in trade deadline buzzer-beater, per report
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Merrifield moves to Blue Jays from Royals. meaning the two-time All Star must get vaccinated to play
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Whit Merrifield, other Royals explain decision against vaccine
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Blue Jays' Whit Merrifield clears up concerns over vaccination status
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Blue Jays Acquire Player Who Couldn't Play in Canada Due to Vaccination Status - Sports Illustrated
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Whit Merrifield traded to Blue Jays