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Xander Bogaerts wants to wear Boston Red Sox uniform for entire career but understands 'sometimes it doesn't happen the way we want it'
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Xander Bogaerts: The next Red Sox superstar - Over the Monster
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Xander Bogaerts leaves Boston Red Sox's win because of left shoulder tightness
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Xander Bogaerts' coming-out party
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How Xander Bogaerts did in first game out of Red Sox uniform
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Xander Bogaerts is saying what the fans are thinking: Why won't the Red Sox restock the roster? - The Boston Globe
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Sox share memories, respect for Jeter - ESPN - Boston Red Sox Blog- ESPN
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BCB After Dark: Have a happy holiday Xander Bogaerts - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mookie Betts passes on advice to Bogaerts, Devers
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Xander Bogaerts leaving is the latest blow to an enraged Red Sox Nation, and other thoughts - The Boston Globe