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Mookie Betts Xander Bogaerts to lead Red Sox
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Xander Bogaerts' coming-out party
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Mookie Betts passes on advice to Bogaerts, Devers
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PawSox introduce Billy McMillon as new manager
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Xander Bogaerts posted a goodbye message to Red Sox fans
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On Baseball: Red Sox coach learned from one of the best – his dad
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Xander Bogaerts Reflects on Red Sox Contract Talks: 'I Didn't Get My Hopes Up', News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Déjà vu for Blue Jays in Red Sox dilemma that led to Mookie Betts deal
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Xander Bogaerts front and center in All-Star Game
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Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts doesn't want to switch positions, but willing to talk new deal before looming opt-out: 'I'm a shortstop, man'
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Red Sox Haven't Made A Competitive Offer To Xander Bogaerts - MLB Trade Rumors
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2023 MLB Season Preview: American League
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