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Xander Bogaerts Loves Boston And Fenway (Almost) As Much As Homeland Aruba
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Demoralized Xander Bogaerts leads to reports of him leaving Red Sox in free agency
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Chilling at Sanibel Island beach with Aruba native Xander Bogaerts - The Boston Globe
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Chilling at Sanibel Island beach with Aruba native Xander Bogaerts - 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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Xander Bogaerts Loves Boston And Fenway (Almost) As Much As Homeland Aruba
Xander Bogaerts reflects on Red Sox
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Chilling at Sanibel Island beach with Aruba native Xander Bogaerts - The Boston Globe
Xander Bogaerts Surprises Red Sox Fans In Aruba In Tourism Video, Xander Bogaerts hits some dingers while dressed up as his cousin and surprises some Red Sox fans in Aruba.
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Aruban youth and Boston Red Sox shortstop, Xander Bogaerts, honorable role model for island youth
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Xander Bogaerts first to be honored at Paseo Herencia's Aruba Walk of Fame
Xander Bogaerts reflects on Red Sox
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Xander Bogaerts officially opts out of contract, becomes free agent - CBS Boston