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Blue Jays' Berrios has bounce-back season put on pause after shaky
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Whit Merrifield Kansas City Royals restructured contract
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Whit Merrifield under contract with Royals through…
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KC Royals' Whit Merrifield taking family along on MLB journey
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Royals trade two-time All-Star Whit Merrifield to Blue Jays
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Blue Jays' Whit Merrifield Vaccinated, Able to Join Team After
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The Next Royals Extension - by David Lesky
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Royals Rework Whit Merrifield's Contract - MLB Trade Rumors
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Whit Merrifield - Wikipedia
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We have taken Whit Merrifield for granted these past two seasons
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Whit Merrifield restructures Royals contract
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Royals and Whit Merrifield reportedly agree to four-year, $16.25
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Whit Merrifield's story should make him a KC Royals pillar
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Whit Merrifield's late-season success may be difficult to