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MLB player traded and forced to make healthcare decision
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Royals president says Whit Merrifield 'sorry' for comments made when explaining vaccine decision
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Alex Gordon retires after he 'left it all on the line' for 14 seasons with Kansas City Royals
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Royals GM trashes Whit Merrifield over vaccine comment
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When do the Tigers and Royals have to admit that 'rebuilding' has turned into plain old losing?
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