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Eric Hosmer's signing sends a message: 'The Padres are very serious
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To give or not give Eric Hosmer a long-term deal, that is the
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Royals Agree to One-Year Deal with Eric Hosmer, Avoiding
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Red Sox reach agreement to acquire Padre's Eric Hosmer
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MLB trade rumors: Royals fail to sign Eric Hosmer, will be bad in
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Royals, Herrera reach two-year deal
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Eric Hosmer offered $147M, 7-year contract by KC Royals, report
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Eric Hosmer shares reaction after learning he'll be a father
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Eric Hosmer agrees to $12.25 million deal, avoids arbitration with
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Eric Hosmer agrees to 8-year $144M deal with Padres, reports
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Cubs, first baseman Eric Hosmer reach agreement - Chicago Sun
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Eric Hosmer, Cubs agree to deal
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Eric Hosmer reportedly has unrealistic contract demands
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Royals, Perez agree to deal through 2021
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Losing Eric Hosmer may have been a blessing in disguise for the