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Rafael Devers signs with Red Sox, avoids arbitration - AS USA
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Xander Bogaerts' credit to Rafael Devers for Gold Glove nod puts more pressure on Red Sox
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Red Sox star Devers commits his professional prime to Boston
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Boston Red Sox to evaluate futures of 'cornerstone players' Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts - ESPN
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All-Star Game batting spots revealed for Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers
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Red Sox to sign Rafael Devers to 11-year, $331 million extension, Red Sox
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Rafael Devers extension gives the aimless Red Sox a direction - Sports Illustrated
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Why Rafael Devers got the Red Sox deal that Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts did not
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Xander Bogaerts reveals message to Rafael Devers before Red Sox extension – NBC Sports Boston