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Whit Merrifield has unusual training program
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KC Royals' Whit Merrifield now has to prove them right
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Whit Merrifield, Royals Reportedly Agree to 4-Year, $16.25M
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Congrats on a heck of a run!” - Fellow Kansas City star Patrick
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Whit Merrifield, Royals' unvaccinated situation shows MLB hypocrisy
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Blue Jays' Merrifield almost quit baseball, but dad's advice kept
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Whit Merrifield makes first All-Star Game
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Whit Merrifield - Wikipedia
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Royals All-Star Whit Merrifield surpassed his supposed limit
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