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Royals trade candidate: Whit Merrifield - Royals Review
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Whit Merrifield breaks Royals consecutive games record
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Any defensive alignment without Merrifield at second base is probably the wrong one - Royals Review
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Sharp Whit: A statistical evaluation of what's ahead for Merrifield, and how it pertains to the Royals - The Athletic
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As trade rumors swirl, Whit Merrifield interested in long-term stay with Royals - The Athletic
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Whit Merrifield's Tenure with the Royals Isn't Going to End Nicely – The Royals Reporter
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