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With Yu Darvish and Michael Wacha deals, Padres keep spending in surprising ways - The Athletic
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Cards win World Series, beat Texas 6-2 in Game 7 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres Sign Allen Criag to Deal
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Cards are keeping the faith with Craig
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Matt Carpenter (baseball) - Wikipedia
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Steve Finley - Wikipedia
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Padres To Sign Allen Craig - MLB Trade Rumors
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Allen Craig Autographed Baseball
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Padres roster review: Pierce Johnson - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Carpenter's unlikely ascent testament to work ethic