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LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin
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[Acee] The Padres are already facing financial challenges, due to their massive payroll : r/baseball
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Padres News: AJ Preller Not Ready to Make Any Payroll Plans Until After World Series - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Tipsheet: Massive Padres payroll produces diminishing returns in San Diego
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Manny Machado, Padres finalize $350M, 11-year contract
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Melvin, Preller appear to be safe with the big-spending yet underwhelming Padres –
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MLB Mourns Loss Of Brooks Robinson
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Columnist Rips Padres Batters, Says Play Doesn't Equal Pay - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres Rumors: Friars May Call Up Top Prospect to Assist Playoff Push - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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