MLB world reacts to Whit Merrifield’s COVID-19 vaccine decision
"I’m excited to be a Blue Jay, excited to get to Toronto and play at the Rogers Centre as my home."
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World reacts to Whit Merrifield’s vaccination comments being put to the test following trade to Toronto
When asked about his decision to remain unvaccinated last month, Merrifield said "Something happens and I happen to get on a team that has a chance to go play in Canada in the postseason, maybe that changes." He's now been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Potential trade target backtracks on COVID-19 vaccine remarks
"I’m sorry that I poorly articulated the point I was trying to make."
Whit Merrifield implies he would take COVID vaccine if sent to playoff team
"Something happens and I happen to get on a team that has a chance to go play in Canada in the postseason, maybe that changes. But as we sit here right now, I’m comfortable in my decision."
