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Xander Bogaerts, Padres looking in the mirror amid disappointing start - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres' offense almost can't help but be better than it was in 2022 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres formally announce signing of Xander Bogaerts to 11-year deal
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Padres notes: Joe Musgrove's injury creates opportunity; Rougned Odor signs; Cole Hamels throws again - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Xander Bogaerts to sign 11-year, $280 million deal with Padres
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San Diego Padres Sign All-Star Shortstop Xander Bogaerts to an eleven-year $280 million deal – Celeb Secrets
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Xander Bogaerts deal proves Padres aren't a small-market team
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Fernando Tatis Jr. returns: 5 takeaways from the Padres' eventful series in the desert - The Athletic
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Padres Make It Official, Announce Xander Bogaerts Signing
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Padres notes: Can't make quality stand up enough; Xander Bogaerts' MLB lead; rotation plans - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB free agency grades - San Diego Padres sign Xander Bogaerts - ESPN
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Padres swept by Pirates, fall season-worst seven games below .500 - The San Diego Union-Tribune