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After one of 'hardest years' he's ever had, what's next for Alex Verdugo, Red Sox? - The Athletic
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Will Alex Verdugo Start the 2024 Season With the Boston Red Sox?
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MLB Trade Deadline 2023: Alex Verdugo happy to stay with Red Sox
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Alex Verdugo providing spark as Red Sox leadoff hitter
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Alex Verdugo says he can be even better
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Red Sox need Alex Verdugo to escape Mookie Betts' shadow and take next step โ NBC Sports Boston
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Red Sox beat Nationals 5-4 in series opener
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Red Sox Mailbag: Will Chaim Bloom buy or sell at the trade deadline?
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Alex Verdugo came through in the clutch twice to lead the Red Sox to a dramatic extra-innings win - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox's Cora on late scratch of Verdugo vs. Blue Jays: 'Manager's decision
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Red Sox's Alex Verdugo Opens Up About Being Singled Out By Alex Cora Multiple Times In 2023 - Sports Illustrated Inside The Red Sox
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Red Sox's Alex Verdugo meeting Alex Cora's challenge but hungry for more after 21 games