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San Diego Padres: Xander Bogaerts 2023 Foam Core Cutout - Officially L – Fathead
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INSIDE THE DEAL: Padres sign Xander Bogaerts; with Pete Abraham
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Xander Bogaerts backs Fernando Tatis Jr. ahead of Padres return after 80-game PED suspension: He wants to go out there and prove everyone wrong
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Tatis' spectacular catch, Soto's soaring homer help the Padres rout the Cardinals 12-2
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Report: Xander Bogaerts, Padres agree on 11-year $280 million contract – NBC Sports Boston
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Xander Bogaerts signs with Padres in jaw-dropping move