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Milliken: Red Sox Lineup Projection 3.0
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Blue Jays at Red Sox lineup: Alex Verdugo is on top of the world, batting order - Over the Monster
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Like it or not, Alex Verdugo could be best Red Sox leadoff fit
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2023 Red Sox Positional Preview: Alex Verdugo Starts In Right Field - Over the Monster
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Astros' Valdez goes 8, beats Red Sox 9-1 for 3-2 ALCS lead - ABC13 Houston
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