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How the KC Royals Could Re-Sign Eric Hosmer AND Lorenzo Cain
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Merrifield sets Royals record for consecutive games played
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Blue Jays Acquire Whit Merrifield - MLB Trade Rumors
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Whit Merrifield pens note to Kansas City after trade
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Cincinnati Reds: Is Whit Merrifield's price tag worth the gamble?
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Kansas City Royals: Looking Ahead to 2018 Season Schedule
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Projecting the rebuilt Royals on Opening Day 2021 - The Athletic
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Royals president says Whit Merrifield 'sorry' for comments made
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Do Reds or Royals Fans Have It Worse Right Now? – The Royals Reporter
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Martin Perez bounces back, J.D. Martinez hits 100th homer with Red
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Whit Merrifield trade: Blue Jays add longtime Royals in trade
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Whit Merrifield – Bleeding Royal Blue
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Whit Merrifield - Wikipedia