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Padres Notes: Losing Streak Continues, AJ Preller's Trade Deadline Plans, Machado Speaks On Overconfidence - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres Sign Manny Machado - MLB Trade Rumors
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Padres Extend A.J. Preller - MLB Trade Rumors
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Manny returns for the Padres + Does AJ Preller need to go?
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The Cycle, Issue 6: The Platonic Ideal of a Baseball Uniform
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A.J. Preller still believes in Manny Machado despite rough 2023 with the Padres
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Padres lose by 10 to Astros, are eliminated from National League West contention; 'a lot of bad stuff for us' - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Manny Machado ready to move back to third base
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Offseason Outlook: San Diego Padres - MLB Trade Rumors
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A.J. Preller drops key update on Manny Machado's Padres future
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Juan Soto trade grades: Padres get 'A' for landing superstar; low marks for Nationals despite big haul
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AJ Preller JUST said THIS about Juan Soto and Manny Machado's future with the San Diego Padres