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Why did the Red Sox trade Mookie Betts? Revisiting the failed contract talks that led to lopsided Dodgers deal
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Analyzing all 10+ year contracts in MLB history
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The Myths Behind Boston's Mookie Betts Trade Justification - The Ringer
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Former Red Sox Star Mookie Betts Officially Signs 12-Year, $365 Million Extension With Dodgers – Blogging the Red Sox
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AP source: Red Sox agree to trade Betts, Price to Dodgers
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Report: Angels' Shohei Ohtani avoids arbitration with record $30M deal – NBC Sports Boston
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BILL BURT: Is Betts trade Babe Ruth revisited?, Sports
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Dodgers Rumors: Mookie Betts Contract Extension Surpasses Mike Trout, Includes Record Signing Bonus
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MLB arbitration deadline roundup: Betts, Bryant, Lindor and more reportedly lock in new deals
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Red Sox Agree To Trade Mookie Betts, David Price To Dodgers, Sources Say