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Whit Merrifield vaccinated, excited to join Blue Jays
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Royals patching up roster for Toronto, image among fans
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Lewis homers twice, Gausman lasts just four innings as Twins beat
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Ten Royals players not making trip to Toronto for not having COVID
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Royals' Whit Merrifield says he 'poorly articulated' vax remarks
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Merrifield's go-ahead RBI single keys Blue Jay's 7-5 win over Rockies
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Blue Jays' Whit Merrifield says he's received COVID-19 vaccine
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Royals' Merrifield addresses vaccine decision, comments on local
George Springer hits 55th career leadoff homer as Blue Jays rout
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Which unvaccinated Kansas City Royals players can't enter Canada
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Royals beat Jays 3-1 with 10 unvaccinated players absent
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Royals beat Jays 3-1 with 10 unvaccinated players absent
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Royals trade Whit Merrifield to Toronto
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The Jays are a bit better today, but lost trade deadline day
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Blue Jays' Merrifield wants to put controversy behind him