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Xander Bogaerts opts out of Red Sox deal, now a free agent
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Jacob DeGrom, Taijuan Walker Officially Opt-Out - Metsmerized Online
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MLB Rumors: Red Sox prioritizing Rafael Devers over Xander Bogaerts – NBC Sports Boston
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Red Sox notebook: Alex Cora says Xander Bogaerts can be called captain
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Xander Bogaerts officially opts out of his deal with Red Sox
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Rosenthal: Xander Bogaerts deal is odd but understandable for the Padres - The Athletic
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AP source: Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million
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Twins backup plan for Carlos Correa will upset Red Sox fans
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Padres, shortstop Xander Bogaerts agree to 11-year, $280 million deal
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Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox remain at odds over contract ahead of season opener - TSN.ca