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This Day in Padres History, 8/19. Caminiti has grand slam and 6 RBIs in…, by FriarWire
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The Cautionary Tale of Ken Caminiti: The Steroid Era's First Truth-Teller, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Padres announce 2016 Hall of Fame class
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Ken Caminiti revered by former teammates
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News 8 Throwback: San Diego Padres hit spring training in Arizona
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Excerpt from new book on Ken Caminiti: 'Snickers game' - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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San Diego Padres hit spring training in Arizona's Cactus League