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If the Red Sox let Xander Bogaerts slip away, here's who they might get instead
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Cup of Coffee: April 5, 2023
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If the Red Sox let Xander Bogaerts walk, is Trevor Story still armed with the right stuff at shortstop? - The Boston Globe
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Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts chasing AL batting title as September begins: 'He's locked in' and hitting .500 in last 11 games
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Xander Bogaerts Injury: Updates on Red Sox SS's Wrist and Return, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Xander Bogaerts says he's been dealing with injury throughout season
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MLB roundup: Dodgers blast 8 homers in 22-1 rout of Diamondbacks
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Xander Bogaerts says he's been dealing with injury throughout season
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Xander Bogaerts and the Red Sox nearing a contract extension - Over the Monster
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Yankees vs. Red Sox results: Early homers, strong start from Nathan Eovaldi propels Boston to AL wild-card win
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Martinez's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Red Sox over Jays 8-7