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Frustrations from a down season boil over for Xander Bogaerts with ejection - The Boston Globe
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Xander Bogaerts opts out of final three years of contract with Red Sox, will become a free agent - The Boston Globe
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2 Minute Drill: Why Xander Bogaerts thrives in Boston
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With all the talk about Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers, the bigger question is: Are the Red Sox still one of baseball's major players? - The Boston Globe
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MLB insider calls out Xander Bogaerts' influential role behind negative Red Sox environment in 2022
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With all the talk about Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers, the bigger question is: Are the Red Sox still one of baseball's major players? - The Boston Globe
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Xander Bogaerts riles up the Boston Red Sox fanbase after revealing reasons for departure: Admitting the contract was more important than winning
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Red Sox star Xander Bogaerts has no desire to change positions: 'I'm a shortstop, man' – NBC Sports Boston
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What does the future hold for Xander Bogaerts in a loaded shortstop market? - The Boston Globe
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Xander Bogaerts riles up the Boston Red Sox fanbase after revealing reasons for departure: Admitting the contract was more important than winning
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Red Sox will never live down botching Xander Bogaerts negotiations – NBC Sports Boston