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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora puts OF Alex Verdugo back in lineup day after benching
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Alex Cora benches Alex Verdugo, citing 'manager's decision
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Red Sox's Alex Cora Reiterates 'Message' In Alex Verdugo Situation
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Alex Verdugo Sends Strong Message About 2023 Red Sox
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Alex Cora benches Alex Verdugo, citing 'manager's decision
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Boston Red Sox Season Preview: Can Alex Verdugo get more balls in the air? - Over the Monster
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora calls out Alex Verdugo after benching: 'We took a step back as a team'
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Alex Verdugo benched: Red Sox's Alex Cora calls it 'manager's decision'
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Alex Verdugo embracing Red Sox expectations, postseason pressure, 'I live for the big moments. I want those moments