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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / June 7
It’s time to move on from Whit Merrifield 
Admitting the $8 million is a sunk cost is the first step to recovery Teams go through injuries all the time. It’s part of baseball, sadly due to a 162 game grind that can play havoc on a player.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29
MLB rankings: The five most disappointing free-agent signings
Every Monday during the MLB season, Yardbarker unveils a list devoted to a MLB-related topic. This week, we're ranking the five free-agent signees of the offseason who have disappointed the most.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / March 21
Blue Jays’ trade infielder Santiago Espinal to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for prospect Chris McElvain
The Santiago Espinal era has come to an end in Toronto. The Blue Jays announced earlier this evening that they would be trading the versatile infielder to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Chris McElvain.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 20
MLB futures: A new set of stars ready to emerge in the hit leader market
A look at the hit leader market lets us focus on a batch of very good hitters, including some guys who use their speed as a weapon.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 14
Phillies Addition Hints at Wanting to Play for Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies didn't make many moves this offseason. With a team full of talent, it wasn't surprising to see them take that route. If they
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 14
Red Sox Reportedly Never Contacted Ex-Blue Jays All-Star Despite Rumors
The Boston Red Sox seemingly were linked to every big-name player available this offseason. Boston entered the offseason with plenty of holes on the roster after winning just 78 games in 2023.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / March 15
Bryce Harper helped persuade three-time All-Star to join Phillies
On Wednesday, Whit Merrifield told the "Foul Territory" podcast that he received a call from Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, who said he wanted him to join the squad.
Philadelphia Phillies News / LWOSports.com / February 28
Five under-the-radar X-factors for the Phillies in 2024
Fresh off a deep postseason run for the second consecutive season, the Philadelphia Phillies will look to take the next step and bring a championship back to the City of Brotherly Love for the first time since 2008.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 27
Phillies Latest Addition Praises Organizations Clubhouse Culture
The Philadelphia Phillies presumably made their last move of the offseason when they signed Whit Merrifield to a one-year, $8 million deal. Merrifield, 35 years old, is a three-time All-Star and could be a sneaky pickup for this Phillies team.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 22
Phillies Get Encouraging Update on Star
The Philadelphia Phillies made a late offseason addition when they signed Whit Merrifield to a contract. While it's not the blockbuster move that many expected the Phillies to make after dominating free agency the past few years, getting the super utilityman onto their roster makes them much more deep offensively and flexible defensively.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 21
Phillies Manager Reveals Role for Star Addition
One of the best things about a versatile player like Whit Merrifield is that he can play almost anywhere. That gives the manager more flexibility and additional options when filling out his lineup card every day, allowing him to rest certain players and exploit different matchups as needed.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 16
Former Blue Jays utility player Whit Merrifield signs one-year deal with the Phillies
One former Blue Jay is officially off the free-agent board. Whit Merrifield, who spent one and a half seasons with the Blue Jays, has signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on a one-year deal as reported by Foul Territory TV on the X platform.
MLB News / Field Level Media / February 16
Phillies, Whit Merrifield in agreement on 1-year deal
Veteran second baseman and outfielder Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to terms on a one-year, $8 million contract, multiple reports said Friday.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16
Phillies signing three-time All-Star with flexibility for infield, outfield
Whit Merrifield has been as consistent as they come throughout his MLB career. The Philadelphia Phillies are hoping for more of the same this summer.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 16
Report: Whit Merrifield, Phillies, Agree to One-Year Deal
At the 2022 trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays added Whit Merrifield from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for two prospects. Now, Merrifield has signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, according toperhaps Jeff Passan of ESPN.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 16
Phillies sign super utilityman to one-year deal
The Phillies are reportedly in agreement with infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield on a one-year, $8M contract.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 15
Free agent Whit Merrifield reportedly expected to reach a contract by the end of the weekend
It looks like Whit Merrifield will have a new home soon. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the 35-year-old veteran has had five teams express interest in signing him over the past few days and he’s expected to agree to terms with one of them by the end of the weekend.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8
Red Sox hold preliminary talks with second baseman
The Red Sox have needs at second base and in the outfield and could perhaps address both of those areas with one player.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 11
White Sox interested in power-hitting catcher, All-Star infielder
The Chicago White Sox have eyes on a pair of veteran All-Stars, one a catcher, one an infielder.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 13
Meet the Sellers: After last year’s successful trade for Whit Merrifield, the Blue Jays could look to the Royals for more veteran depth
I won’t lie, I had high hopes for Kansas City coming into this season. Their youth was and still is aplenty, and a weak AL Central left the door open for the Royals to maybe make things interesting.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 14, 2023
Looking at how Samad Taylor and Max Castillo are doing with the Royals since the Whit Merrifield Trade
Last season, the Toronto Blue Jays added Whit Merrifield at the trade deadline to give the club some added depth across the field, as the South Carolina product could slot in at second base, first base, and all the outfield spots as needed.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4, 2022
New Blue Jay Whit Merrifield confirms he's been vaccinated, can now play in Toronto
Merrifield was one of 10 Royals players who missed the team’s series in Toronto against the Jays prior to the All-Star break due to his vaccination status.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2, 2022
Royals trading Whit Merrifield to Blue Jays forces him to reevaluate vaccination status
Now that his home field is the Rogers Centre, though, it appears Merrifield will re-visit his stance against vaccination.
Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / July 23, 2022
Royals' Whit Merrifield apologizes for vaccine comments
The two-time All-Star said he had no plans to get the vaccine, but he was criticized for saying he might change his mind if he were traded to a contender that might have to travel to Toronto during the playoffs.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 21, 2022
Best fits for a Whit Merrifield trade
For the past few seasons, there’s been loose deadline speculation around the possibility of the Royals dealing Whit Merrifield. To this point, Kansas City has resisted that possibility.
Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14, 2022
Royals GM 'disgusted' by Whit Merrifield's vaccine comment
Merrifield caused a bit of an uproar by saying he had no plans to get the vaccine, but that might change if he were traded to a contender that could face the Blue Jays in the playoffs.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2022
Royals' Whit Merrifield explains why he didn't receive COVID-19 vaccine: 'Didn't think the risk was worth it'
Whit Merrifield is among the 10 Royals players who will miss the team's series in Toronto.
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