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Red Sox' Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers willing to discuss
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Devers relies on Bogaerts for emotional support
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Bogaerts, Devers could be next stars to leave Red Sox
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Grading Rafael Devers, Red Sox 11-year, $331 million extension
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Boston's bungling of Xander Bogaerts situation doesn't bode well
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Inside the Red Sox courtship of Rafael Devers, from the Santo
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Commentary: Red Sox must retain Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers or
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Xander Bogaerts - Wikipedia
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With $331 Million Deal, Red Sox Will Build Around Rafael Devers
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Boston Red Sox Feel The Urgency To Sign All-Star Third Baseman
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Reports: Xander Bogaerts, Padres agree to 11-year, $280M deal
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Red Sox to evaluate futures of All-Stars Xander Bogaerts, Rafael
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Xander Bogaerts, others react to Rafael Devers' megadeal