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Padres' Manny Machado says he will opt out of contract; third baseman has five years, $150M left on deal
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Can Padres shed payroll and also improve?
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J.D. Martinez contract with Red Sox still looks like a win-win
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Opting Out May Not Be Manny Machado's Best Move
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Boston Red Sox cannot afford to lose slugger J.D. Martinez
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MLB Free Agency Tracker: Taijuan Walker, Phillies Have Deal, DFW Pro Sports
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JD Martinez, Dodgers agree to 1-year, $10M contract
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Padres mailbag: Spending and sustainability thoughts, qualifying-offer free agents and more - The Athletic
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RHP Nick Martinez opts out of Padres contract
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Martinez opts out of contract with Padres to become free agent