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Whit Merrifield disapproves Blue Jays' decision to pull starter
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Royals avoid Yankees sweep thanks to Salvador Perez's ninth-inning
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Whit Merrifield adjusting to new role with Blue Jays
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Aaron Judge hits home run No. 61 as Yankees spank Blue Jays in
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I hated it, frankly” – Whit Merrifield disagrees strongly against
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Whit Merrifield embraces new Blue Jays role
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Whit Merrifield disapproves Blue Jays' decision to pull starter
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Stray Thoughts - Land of 10,000 Rakes
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Blue Jays beat Rangers but continue to wait for bigger offensive
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MLB trade deadline: D-backs open for business as baseball's worst team