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Red Sox stars Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts unlikely to sign contract extensions before Opening Day
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Rafael Devers' deal isn't just done; it's a great one for the Red Sox, too
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Three years later, the Red Sox pony up for a young star. Was Rafael Devers the right choice? Or the only one left?
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Red Sox tried to pay Rafael Devers like Matt Olson, that's not good enough
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Red Sox to sign Rafael Devers to 11-year, $331 million extension, Red Sox
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Red Sox far apart in Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers contract talks
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Red Sox Rumors: Rafael Devers Rejected Contract Extension, Sides 'Very Far Off', News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Red Sox Extend Rafael Devers - MLB Trade Rumors
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Red Sox, Rafael Devers avoid arbitration with 1-year deal - The Athletic
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Red Sox, Rafael Devers agree to 11-year, $331 million contract extension
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Power on, but Red Sox 3B Rafael Devers has had underwhelming season (podcast)
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Lack of Rafael Devers extension a red flag for John Henry's spending plans – NBC Sports Boston
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It already seems impossible to get away from Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts contract talk, and other thoughts - The Boston Globe
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How Rafael Devers' contract details affect Red Sox future