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WATCH: Former Gamecock Whit Merrifield finds out he's an MLB All-Star for the first time
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Whit Merrifield on his impending free agency, the Blue Jays' season and the impact of analytics
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Sharp Whit: A statistical evaluation of what's ahead for Merrifield, and how it pertains to the Royals - The Athletic
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