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Manny Machado, Padres Team Leader - by John Gennaro
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SportsCenter - Breaking: Manny Machado has agreed to a 10-year, $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres, league sources tell Jeff Passan.
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Manny Machado developing into a leader with Padres
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Let's assess the Padres' decision to sign Manny Machado to a 10-year, $300-million deal
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Orioles likely to trade Manny Machado shortly after All-Star Game; top Dodgers prospect targeted – Hartford Courant
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Padres' Manny Machado says he plans to opt out after 2023 - ESPN
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Padres GM A.J. Preller shouldn't be getting the blame right now
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Manny Machado signs with Padres: Winners and losers of the MLB offseason's biggest move to date
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Manny Machado: San Diego Padres can't believe they landed free agent
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San Diego Padres 2019 season preview: Future is bright with Machado, prospects -- but immediate contention isn't likely
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San Diego Padres Trade for Juan Soto and Josh Bell - The New York Times
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Manny Machado, Padres Team Leader - by John Gennaro
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How Do The Padres Have All This Money? Could a Fernando Tatis Jr. Trade Be On The Horizon?
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Manny Machado: Inside why he signed with the San Diego Padres - Sports Illustrated