Philadelphia Phillies officially sign Whit Merrifield, DFA pitcher Kaleb Ort
Whit Merrifield officially signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday and will wear No. 9 with the Fightins.
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Whit Merrifield officially signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday and will wear No. 9 with the Fightins.
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