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At 28, Xander Bogaerts is the leader of this Red Sox team
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Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts doesn't want to switch positions
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Xander Bogaerts Opt Out Of Red Sox Contract - MLB Trade Rumors
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Xander Bogaerts reaction to Carlos Correa deal
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Xander Bogaerts opts out of Red Sox deal, now a free agent
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MLB execs rip Red Sox for Xander Bogaerts exit, other poor
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Bogaerts, longtime Red Sox, reportedly agrees to mega deal with Padres
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The Red Sox had nothing going against Cleveland's starter, but
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Bogey's our first choice': After Xander Bogaerts's opt-out, where
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Xander Bogaerts says he hasn't decided on opt-out, still believes
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RED SOX: Top prospect Xander Bogaerts prepares for World Baseball