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Stunned Vazquez traded by Sox with Monday night opponents Astros
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Christian Vázquez was on the field readying for the Red Sox' game
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Boston Red Sox come from behind to knock off Toronto Blue Jays at
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Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox: ALCS Game 1 live updates
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Christian Vázquez and Trey Mancini on being traded to the Astros
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Heart-wrenching Red Sox scene following Christian Vazquez trade
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Astros 4, Mariners 2: Alvarez helps Houston take 2-0 series lead
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It was quite an eventful night at Fenway, and possibly the last
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Christian Vázquez's social media hints at hope he'll return to Red Sox
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MLB trade deadline 2022: Red Sox trade Christian Vazquez to
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A lighter Christian Vazquez hopes to put a heavier workload on his