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Phill on Xander Bogaerts signing a massive deal with the Padres - That might be one of the most reckless contracts given out in years
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San Diego Padres 'agree an 11-year, $280m contract' with shortstop Xander Bogaerts
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AP source: Machado, Padres agree to new $350M, 11-year deal
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Grading Xander Bogaerts' 11-year, $280 million Padres contract in free agency
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Cubs on Clock After Padres Shock Baseball with 11-Year, $280M Xander Bogaerts Deal - Cubs Insider
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Padres formally announce signing of Xander Bogaerts to 11-year deal
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Xander Bogaerts hails strength of Padres after joining team in massive $280million, 11-year deal
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REPORT: Padres sign Xander Bogaerts
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Did the Padres make a mistake in signing Xander Bogaerts?