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Boston Red Sox's Matt Barnes went from trade rumors to contract extension and All-Star Game appearance in 11-month span - masslive.com
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Boston Red Sox sign closer Matt Barnes to 2-year, $18.75 million contract extension; deal includes club option for 2024 - masslive.com
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Boston Red Sox's Matt Barnes open to contract extension during season; confirms talks during spring training: 'There were numbers exchanged' - masslive.com
![Dan Roche on Twitter: "#RedSox officially announce Matt Barnes contract extension - @wbz #wbz https://t.co/x5qAGZ9LP0" / Twitter Dan Roche on Twitter: "#RedSox officially announce Matt Barnes contract extension - @wbz #wbz https://t.co/x5qAGZ9LP0" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6BX-IgXEAYPTNT.jpg)
Dan Roche on Twitter: "#RedSox officially announce Matt Barnes contract extension - @wbz #wbz https://t.co/x5qAGZ9LP0" / Twitter
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