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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 must prepare for inevitable Xander Bogaerts opt-out
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Shortstop Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox remain at odds over contract ahead of season opener - ESPN
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Red Sox revival setting up MLB trade deadline dud
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Xander Bogaerts, Padres finalize $280 million, 11-year deal – KGET 17
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San Diego Padres 'agree an 11-year, $280m contract' with shortstop Xander Bogaerts
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Boston Red Sox 2021 Preview: Can Xander Bogaerts become a better defensive shortstop? - Over the Monster
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Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers create more Red Sox history as Silver Slugger winners – Sentinel and Enterprise
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Xander Bogaerts contract: Red Sox star plans to opt out, hopes to re-sign
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Xander Bogaerts, Padres finalize $280 million, 11-year deal
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Red Sox Minor League Notebook: Discussing The Future of Boston's Infield, Yairo Munoz And Josh Ockimey Sign With Phillies; MLB Making Changes to Number of Roster Spots
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Bogaerts opts out of Red Sox contract, becomes free agent
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