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Any defensive alignment without Merrifield at second base is probably the wrong one - Royals Review
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Royals Sign Whit Merrifield to Multi-Year Contract, by Nick Kappel
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MLB.com says that the KC Royals will be a feisty team in 2021
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Whit Merrifield reveals how he found out about ASG selection
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What Does the KC Royals' Restructure of RF Whit Merrifield's Contract Mean? - Sports Illustrated Kansas City Royals News, Analysis and More
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Royals' Whit Merrifield not sure what position he'll play
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Whit Merrifield traded: KC fans have mixed reaction to deal
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KC Royals: Whit Merrifield could lead his team to contention
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Merrifield, Keller Named Royals Player, Pitcher of the Month for July/August, by Nick Kappel