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Bogaerts: USA TODAY Sports' Minor League Player of Year
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On the eve of his 30th birthday, Xander Bogaerts reflects on his tenure with the Red Sox, and what might come next - The Boston Globe
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Xander Bogaerts earns reserve spot on All-Star team, joining starter Rafael Devers
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Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million
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Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers far and away on top of AL's All-Star voting - The Boston Globe
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Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers Voted In As All-Star Starters For American League - CBS Boston
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Ten years later, a look back on the Red Sox signing of Xander Bogaerts - The Boston Globe
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2013 World Series -- Xander Bogaerts' patience pays off for Boston Red Sox - ESPN
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Xander Bogaerts on Red Sox' young core: 'I hope we stay together because we can do some special things
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Xander Bogaerts opts out of Boston Red Sox contract; what's next for All- Star shortstop?