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Kevin Kiermaier, Rays outfielder, nears the end of long-term contract
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Rays' Kevin Kiermaier 'upset' about Gold Glove snub
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Brett Phillips Takes His Turn As Latest Unlikely Rays Playoff Hero
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Kevin Kiermaier grateful for Rays' pregame ceremony
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Kevin Kiermaier thanks Rays fans, 11/10/2022
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Kevin Kiermaier grateful for Rays' pregame ceremony
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Rays lose first game after 13-0 start, fall 6-3 to Blue Jays – KGET 17
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MAR 31: Kevin Kiermaier (39) of the Rays
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Blue Jays lose to Rays but clinch post-season berth with Seattle
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Rays' emphasis on depth guides organizational success
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Why Trading Kevin Kiermaier Will Be So Hard For The Rays - MLB
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Tampa Bay Rays OF Kevin Kiermaier made it clear he respects and
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Blue Jays' Kiermaier quickly becoming fan favourite with glove
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Rays' Kevin Kiermaier Moved to 60-Day IL, Could Miss Rest of
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