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Despite Toughness, KC Royals Need To Shut Catcher Salvador Perez
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How was Salvador Perez injured? Royals catcher leaves game
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Kansas City Royals 2021: Scouting, Projected Lineup, Season
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KC Royals: Has Salvador Perez Been Suffering From Over-Use?
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Salvador Perez hits his 200th homer as a catcher as the Royals
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3 tough truths about the 2023 KC Royals fans don't want to hear
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KC Royals' Perez had “greatest” all-time season by a catcher
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Royals' Perez giving fans reason to watch September baseball
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A's squander six-run lead in loss to Royals
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World Series MVP Salvador Perez Is Heart and Soul of Royals
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Will this catcher return to the KC Royals next season?
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On KC Royals catcher options: Sal Perez & maybe MJ Melendez?
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