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Padres News: Yu Darvish Was Worried Contract Offer Was 'A Prank' - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres notes: Kim sits with hamstring tightness - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Ha-Seong Kim is finally here - by John Gennaro
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Reports: Padres Look to Boost Starting Staff with Cy Young Award Finalist Darvish - Times of San Diego
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Darvish leads Padres past Phillies 2-0 with 7 sharp innings
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Ha-Seong Kim is finally here - by John Gennaro
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Jake Cronenworth is a trade candidate who would fill a real need in Detroit - Bless You Boys
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Padres Cubs Trade Darvish – NBC 7 San Diego
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Padres chairman Seidler: Current team leadership has 'my full support
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Despite his mediocre showing at the plate this year, Baseball Reference values Ha-seong Kim's defense so highly that he's on pace for almost 6.5 WAR in 2023 (more than Mookie Betts or