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Breaking down Padres roster — how players fared in 2021 and what's ahead - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Taking stock of the Padres' 13 free agents ahead of the offseason
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With Xander Bogaerts, Padres looking to shake up 2023 lineup
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Gary Sanchez is resurrecting his career. Is he also resuscitating the Padres season? – NBC 7 San Diego
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Padres Roster Projections 1.0: Who makes the Opening Day roster?
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Dodgers showcase bullpen depth in win over San Diego Padres - Los Angeles Times
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Santa Cruz's Langston Burkett signs minor-league contract with San Diego Padres – Santa Cruz Sentinel
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Q&A with Bob Melvin: Discussing Tatis, pitching depth, WBC, rule changes - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Petco Park - Wikipedia
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National League West 2023: San Diego Padres season preview - True Blue LA
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Joe Musgrove Finds Success by Visualizing Failure - The New York Times
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San Diego Padres Roster Dilemma 2018-2019, Prospects, Rule 5 Draft, Big League Trades - Gaslamp Ball
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Are the Padres a wise investment? One investor weighs in - Los Angeles Times
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San Diego Padres: 5 player improvements needed to contend
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San Diego Padres current power and farm system ratings