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Xander Bogaerts signs 11-year deal with Padres; deal pays $280M, sources confirm - ESPN
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Padres look to finish strong in series finale vs. Giants
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MLB Notebook: Why struggles of Mets, Padres might be bad for Red Sox
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Xander Bogaerts still talks to Red Sox players 'almost every day
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The 'Big 4' failed the Padres and its fans in 2023
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Jake Cronenworth on position change, Fernando Tatis & Padres elevated expectations after playoff run
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Spotlight turns to baseball and Padres' weighty expectations
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Xander Bogaerts has no regrets about leaving Red Sox, even as Padres struggle to meet high expectations - The Boston Globe
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Padres' Xander Bogaerts living up to $280 million contract
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NL West 2023 predictions: Padres to challenge Dodgers for first - Los Angeles Times