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Whit Merrifield's rise to Royals was a family undertaking
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No quit in Whit: Merrifield's journey had its share of speed bumps en route to an All-Star selection - The Athletic
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Two Merrifields sit down for a chat
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Whit's A Hit: Merrifield vies for job with Kansas City Royals - Davie County Enterprise Record
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Whit Merrifield interviewed by his little sister Costner
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Royals' Merrifield travels in NASCAR circles to an extent
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The Kansas City Royals Aren't Hitting. So Hitting Coach Is Gone