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Royals agree with All-Star Merrifield on restructured deal
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Royals GM trashes Whit Merrifield over vaccine comment
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When do the Tigers and Royals have to admit that 'rebuilding' has turned into plain old losing?
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Whit Merrifield Says He Hopes For Long-Term Deal With Royals - MLB Trade Rumors
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2021 Kansas City Royals Organization All-Stars Bobby Witt Jr., MJ Melendez
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Royals' Whit Merrifield apologizes for COVID-19 vaccine comments
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Kansas City Royals Should Trade Whit Merrifield to Boston Red Sox
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Will the 60-game slate benefit or hinder the Royals' outlook? (Royals Preview) – The Royals Reporter
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Blue Jays Acquire Player Who Couldn't Play in Canada Due to Vaccination Status - Sports Illustrated
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Royals president says Whit Merrifield 'sorry' for comments made when explaining vaccine decision
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Royals All-Star Whit Merrifield surpassed his supposed limit
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When can the Royals contend again? Timeline coming into focus as teams inquire about Whit Merrifield - The Athletic