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Mike Aviles Rewards Faith of Ben Cherington, Returns to Kansas City as Big Piece of Red Sox Offense

Found May 08, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Mike Aviles
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kauffman Stadium will never be Mike Aviles' first home. As far as the Red Sox shortstop is concerned, he'll always represent New York City first and foremost. But after ascending up the Royals organization and playing four years at the big league level, he still has a soft spot for Kansas City. Making his second return to KC since last summer's trade, Aviles returns this time as an integral part of the Red Sox offense. "I had to turn the page, get on the program with the Red Sox, get rolling and be about what we're...
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